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Presentment
01
a statement about an offense made by a jury based on their own knowledge
Examples
The grand jury issued a presentment against the sheriff based on their suspicions of corruption they had uncovered during their investigation.
02
a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
03
a written document that obligates one party to pay money to another party at a specified time, such as promissory notes, bills of exchange
Examples
The bank issued a 30-day promissory note as a presentment to cover the client's overdraft.
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