Fabricated
/ˈfæbrɪˌkeɪtɪd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Made, invented, or falsified, especially documents or evidence, with intent to deceive.
The lawyer presented fabricated evidence to the court.
- (v.) Past tense and past participle of fabricate, meaning to create or falsify.
He fabricated the report to mislead the investigators.
Forms
- fabricate
- fabricates
- fabricating
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Commentary
When used in legal contexts, 'fabricated' often involves intentional falsification, which is a critical element in establishing fraud or forgery.
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