Forgery
/ˈfɔːrdʒəri/
Definitions
- (n.) The crime of falsely making or altering a writing with intent to defraud.
He was charged with forgery for altering the signature on the document.
Forms
- forgeries
Related terms
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Commentary
Forgery specifically involves false creation or alteration of written documents to deceive, distinct from other frauds.
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