Presentment

Pronunciation: /prɪˈzɛntmənt/

Definitions of presentment

noun a presentation or exhibition

Example Sentences

A1 The child's presentment of the drawing to his parents made them very happy.

A2 Her presentment of the project was well received by the team.

B1 The lawyer's presentment of the evidence was compelling.

B2 The artist's presentment of his latest collection was met with critical acclaim.

C1 The CEO's presentment of the company's quarterly results was thorough and detailed.

C2 The actor's presentment of the character was so convincing that he won an award for his performance.

Examples of presentment in a Sentence

formal The grand jury returned a presentment against the suspect for embezzlement.

informal The police made a presentment of evidence to the court.

slang The lawyer's presentment was so convincing, it blew everyone away.

figurative The artist's presentment of emotions through his painting was truly captivating.

Grammatical Forms of presentment

• past tense: presented
• plural: presentments
• comparative: more present
• superlative: most present
• present tense: present
• future tense: will present
• perfect tense: have presented
• continuous tense: is presenting
• singular: presentment
• positive degree: present
• infinitive: to present
• gerund: presenting
• participle: presenting

Origin and Evolution of presentment

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'presentment' originated from Old French 'presentement' which comes from the Latin word 'praesentare' meaning 'to present'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'presentment' has evolved to refer to a formal accusation or charge brought before a court, especially by a grand jury. It is also used to describe the act of presenting something formally or officially.