CEFR C1

presentment

noun

Meaning

A formal written accusation or statement of facts, especially by a grand jury, that a crime has been committed and that there is sufficient evidence to bring a person to trial.

Examples

The grand jury issued a presentment against the former mayor.
The report served as a presentment of the evidence gathered by the investigators.

Synonyms: accusation, indictment, charge, arraignment

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presentment (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /prɪˈzɛntmənt/

Definition

A formal written accusation or statement of facts, especially by a grand jury, that a crime has been committed and that there is sufficient evidence to bring a person to trial.

Examples

The grand jury issued a presentment against the former mayor.
The report served as a presentment of the evidence gathered by the investigators.
A presentment can initiate criminal proceedings without a formal indictment.

How to Use presentment

presentment of (prepositional phrase): A formal statement or accusation concerning a specific matter or person. — "The presentment of evidence was crucial to the case."

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