False Personation
/ˈfɔːls ˌpɜːrsəˈneɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The criminal act of falsely assuming the identity of another person to deceive or commit fraud.
He was charged with false personation for voting in someone else's name.
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Commentary
False personation is distinct from general impersonation in that it specifically involves assuming another's identity with intent to deceive or defraud.
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