/pri zent"meuhnt/ , n.
1. an act of presenting, esp. to the mind, as an idea, view, etc.
2. the state of being presented.
3. a presentation.
4. the manner or mode in which something is presented.
5. a representation, picture, or likeness.
6. Com. the presenting of a bill, note, or the like, as for acceptance or payment.
7. Law. the written statement of an offense by a grand jury, of their own knowledge or observation, when no indictment has been laid before them.
8. a theatrical or dramatic presentation.
[ 1275-1325; ME presentement 2 , -MENT ]