Forgery ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Forgery ( noun )

1. The act of fraudulently making a false document or altering a real one without authorization.
2. Something that is fraudulently made or altered.

Origin:

Middle english forgerie, from anglo-french, from forger to forge.

Examples:

1. He was arrested for forgery after trying to pass off a fake ID.
2. The painting was a forgery and the art dealer was arrested.
3. The signature on the check was a forgery.
4. The document was a forgery and the company lost the contract.
5. The coins were forgeries and had no value.

(As a verb)

Forgery ( verb )

1. The act of fraudulently making a false document or altering a real one without authorization.
2. Something that is fraudulently made or altered.

Origin:

Middle english forgerie, from anglo-french, from forger to forge.

Examples:

1. He was arrested for forgery after trying to pass off a fake ID.
2. The painting was a forgery and the art dealer was arrested.
3. The signature on the check was a forgery.
4. The document was a forgery and the company lost the contract.
5. The coins were forgeries and had no value.