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presentments

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  1. A statement made on oath by a jury.
  2. 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.”
  3. (ecclesiastical law) A formal complaint submitted to a bishop or archdeacon.
  4. The act of presenting something for acceptance; now specifically, presenting something (e.g. a bill or cheque) for payment.

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