forgery

noun

forg·ery ˈfȯr-jə-rē

ˈfȯrj-rē

plural forgeries

Synonyms of forgery

: something forged

: an act of forging

especially : the crime of falsely and fraudulently making or altering a document (such as a check)

archaic : invention

Examples of forgery in a Sentence

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

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Mangione, 28, is also facing a concurrent state case where he is charged with second-degree murder as well as weapons possession and forgery. — Ben Brachfeld, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026 The firefighters union also will be campaigning in a year when one of its recent leaders, Adam Walker, has been charged with one count each of grand theft and forgery. — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026 Woods pleaded guilty to committing a cybercrime, perjury, attempting to influence a public servant and forgery. — Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 23 June 2026 This one is an all-in-one device that includes forgery-proof palm-vein recognition technology, a 2K HD camera, and a rear lock video screen. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for forgery

Word History

Etymology

forge entry 2 + -ery

First Known Use

1583, in the meaning defined at sense 3

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The first known use of forgery was in 1583

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Kids Definition

forgery

noun

forg·ery ˈfōrj-(ə-)rē

ˈfȯrj-

plural forgeries

: something (as a signature) that has been forged

: the crime of falsely making or changing a written paper or signing someone else's name

Legal Definition

forgery

noun

forg·ery

plural forgeries

: 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

: something that is forged

forgery

noun

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