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单词 presentment
释义

Definition of presentment in English:

presentment

noun prɪˈzɛntm(ə)ntpriˈzɛntmənt
Law
  • A formal presentation of information to a court, especially by a sworn jury regarding an offence or other matter.

    〔律〕〈主史〉(尤指宣过誓的陪审团根据犯罪情况等提出的)呈文

    Example sentencesExamples
    • In one case, the bishop and I believed that the allegations met the standard and so referred the matter to the standing committee, which then issued a presentment.
    • For instance, there are a number of bishops who signed the presentment against Bishop Righter, who at this point in time have said, ‘I'm really sorry I ever did that.’
    • Now they are seeking to bring criminal proceedings and it is incorrect to assert that they could have coupled all these in the one presentment.
    • I applaud Janet Kraft, together with those who signed the presentment.
    • The main reason I am returning your presentment is that I have doubts about the validity of this alleged ‘debt.’

Origin

Middle English: from Old French presentement, from presenter 'place before' (see present2).

Definition of presentment in US English:

presentment

nounpriˈzɛntməntprēˈzentmənt
Law
  • A formal presentation of information to a court, especially by a sworn jury regarding an offense or other matter.

    〔律〕〈主史〉(尤指宣过誓的陪审团根据犯罪情况等提出的)呈文

    Example sentencesExamples
    • In one case, the bishop and I believed that the allegations met the standard and so referred the matter to the standing committee, which then issued a presentment.
    • For instance, there are a number of bishops who signed the presentment against Bishop Righter, who at this point in time have said, ‘I'm really sorry I ever did that.’
    • I applaud Janet Kraft, together with those who signed the presentment.
    • The main reason I am returning your presentment is that I have doubts about the validity of this alleged ‘debt.’
    • Now they are seeking to bring criminal proceedings and it is incorrect to assert that they could have coupled all these in the one presentment.

Origin

Middle English: from Old French presentement, from presenter ‘place before’ (see present).

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