presentment

noun8

1. •
   The act of presenting something for acceptance; now specifically, presenting something (e.g. a bill or cheque) for payment.

   • When online bill presentment, which removes all the paperwork, becomes widespread, says McKinsey's Stephenson, online banking will be far more compelling. — 2000
2. •
   A statement made on oath by a jury.

   • In 1771, a grand jury presentment in Georgia revealed that "Slaves are permitted to rent houses …." — 1993
3. •
   The notice taken by a grand jury of any offence from their own knowledge or observation, without any bill of indictment laid before them.

   • the presentment of a nuisance, a libel, etc.
4. •
   A formal complaint submitted to a bishop or archdeacon.
5. •
   Presentation of a performance, as of a play or work of music.
6. •
   The official notice (formerly required to be given in court) of the surrender of a copyhold estate.

   • As to the presentment: that, by the general custom of manors, is to be made at the next court baron immediately after the surrender — 1765
7. •
   (no longer used) The aspect or form in which something presents itself; appearance.
8. •
   (no longer used) An artistic representation; a picture.