Fake
/ˈfeɪk/
Definitions
- (adj.) Not genuine; counterfeit or spurious.
The lawyer exposed the fake contract to the court.
- (n.) A forged or counterfeit item or document.
He was caught with several fakes during the raid.
- (v.) To forge or counterfeit something with intent to deceive.
They were charged with faking signatures on the documents.
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- fakes
- faked
- faking
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Commentary
In legal contexts, distinguishing 'fake' from legitimate documents or items often centers on intent and materiality, crucial in fraud and forgery cases.
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