Presentment
/prɪˈzɛnt.mənt/noun
A formal presentation or the act of presenting something, especially in legal or ceremonial contexts.
Did you know?In medieval English, a presentment could mean a formal accusation or report made by a jury, turning the word into a tool of public judgment as much as display.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
praesentāre
“to place before, show, or present”
Old French
AF
presenter
“to offer, show, or make known”
Middle English
English
presentment
“the act of presenting or a formal offering”
Medieval English law
English
presentment
“a jury’s formal report or accusation made to a court”
Modern English
English
presentment
“the act of presenting; a formal display or representation”