presentment

The story

1. Middle French · derived frompresentement
2. Anglo-Norman · derived frompresentment
3. English todaypresentment

From Anglo-Norman presentment, presentement, Middle French presentement, corresponding to present + -ment.

First known use, by meaning

• from 15th c. A statement made on oath by a jury.
• from 16th c. A formal complaint submitted to a bishop or archdeacon.
• from 16th c. The act of presenting something for acceptance; now specifically, presenting something (e.g. a bill or cheque) for payment.
• from 16th c. An artistic representation; a picture.
• from 17th c. Presentation of a performance, as of a play or work of music.
• from 17th c. The aspect or form in which something presents itself; appearance.