presentation

n. [ L. praesentatio a showing, representation: cf. F. présentation. ] 1. The act of presenting, or the state of being presented; a setting forth; an offering; bestowal. [ 1913 Webster ]

Prayers are sometimes a presentation of mere desires. Hooker. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Hence, exhibition; representation; display; appearance; semblance; show. [ 1913 Webster ]

Under the presentation of the shoots his wit. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. That which is presented or given; a present; a gift, as, the picture was a presentation. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

4. (Eccl.) The act of offering a clergyman to the bishop or ordinary for institution in a benefice; the right of presenting a clergyman. [ 1913 Webster ]

If the bishop admits the patron's presentation, the clerk so admitted is next to be instituted by him. Blackstone. [ 1913 Webster ]

5. (Med.) The particular position of the child during labor relatively to the passage though which it is to be brought forth; -- specifically designated by the part which first appears at the mouth of the uterus; as, a breech presentation. [ 1913 Webster ]

Presentation copy, a copy of a book, engraving, etc., presented to some one by the author or artist, as a token of regard. [ 1913 Webster ]