Presentment (noun)

1. The act of presenting something, especially a document, to an official or a public body.
2. A formal charge or accusation made against someone, especially by a grand jury.
3. An act of presenting a document or an accusation to an official or public body.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french presentement, from presenter 'to present'.

Examples:

1. The grand jury's presentment resulted in the indictment of several individuals.
2. The presentment of the report to the board of directors was the first step in implementing the proposed changes.
3. The presentment of evidence was crucial in the trial.
4. A presentment is a document that accuses a person of an offense and requests that they be put on trial.
5. The presentment of the bill to the president signaled the start of the legislative process.