Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
forgery
noun
/ˈfɔːrɡəri/
Definition
The act of creating a false document or altering an existing one with the intent to deceive.
Examples
- The artist was accused of forgery after producing fake paintings that were sold as originals.
- He was arrested for forging his father’s signature on a loan application.
Meaning
Forgery involves the manipulation of documents or signatures to unlawfully gain something, like money or property.
Synonyms
- counterfeiting
- falsification
- imitation
- duplication
