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forgery

noun
forg·​ery | \ ˈfȯrj-rē How to pronounce forgery (audio) , ˈfȯr-jə-\
plural forgeries

Definition of forgery

1 archaic : invention
2 : something forged
3 : an act of forging especially : the crime of falsely and fraudulently making or altering a document (such as a check)
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Synonyms for forgery

Synonyms

counterfeit, fake, hoax, humbug, phony (also phoney), sham

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Examples of forgery in a Sentence

that is a cheap forgery, not an authentic Ming Dynasty vase

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 Developer Jason Julian, 49, was arrested Tuesday and charged with similar larceny and forgery charges and with paying kickbacks, among other things, police said. — Gregory B. Hladky, courant.com, "Police: Fairfield public works supervisors, developer, arrested in hazardous waste dumping scheme," 7 Aug. 2019 Cook was also found to be in possession of counterfeit money at the time of his arrest and now faces felony forgery charges. — Staff Report, Houston Chronicle, "Precinct 5 constable deputies arrest fugitive," 7 June 2019

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First Known Use of forgery

1583, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for forgery

forge entry 2 + -ery

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forgery

noun
How to pronounce forgery (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of forgery

: the crime of falsely making or copying a document in order to deceive people
: something that is falsely made or copied in order to deceive people : something that is forged

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forgery

noun
forg·​ery | \ ˈfȯr-jə-rē How to pronounce forgery (audio) \
plural forgeries

Kids Definition of forgery

1 : the crime of falsely making or changing a written paper or signing someone else's name
2 : something that is falsely made or copied This signature is a forgery.

forgery

noun
forg·​ery
plural forgeries

Legal Definition of forgery

1 : the act of falsely making, altering, or imitating (as a document or signature) with intent to defraud also : the crime of committing such an act
2 : something that is forged

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