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In ecclesiastical law. A clerk who has been presented by his patron to a bishop in order to be instituted in a church. … [Read more...] about PRESENTEE

A complete report on a convicted criminal's history including employment, education and criminal record along with sentencing recommendations in order to assist a trial court in setting an appropriate sentence. … [Read more...] about PRE-SENTENCE REPORT

One that presents. … [Read more...] about PRESENTER

Immediately; now; at once. A right which may be exercised "presently" is opposed to one In reversion or remainder. … [Read more...] about PRESENTLY

(A) crim. law, practice. The written notice taken by a grand jury of any offence, from their own knowledge or observation, without any bill of indictment laid before them at the suit of the government; 4 Bl. Com. 301; upon such presentment, when 'proper, the officer employed to prosecute, afterwards frames a till of indictment, which is then sent to the grand jury, and they … [Read more...] about PRESENTMENT