Document Alteration
/ˈdɒk.jʊ.mənt ˌɔːl.təˈreɪ.ʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of making unauthorized or improper changes to a document, often with intent to deceive or defraud.
The defendant was charged with document alteration after modifying the contract without consent.
Forms
- document alterations
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Commentary
Document alteration often entails criminal liability, especially when done to deceive; precise drafting should distinguish authorized from unauthorized alterations.
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