Vocabulary Entry

forgery

|noun • verb

noun

the act of falsely making or altering a document with the intent to deceive.

Example Sentences

"The police arrested him for forgery after discovering the fake signatures."

"Forgery is a serious crime that can lead to significant penalties."

"Her expertise in forgery helped her to detect fraudulent documents."

verb

Example Sentences

"He was accused of forging a check to steal money from his employer."

"She forged her father's signature to take out a loan without his consent."

"The artist was found to be forging famous paintings and selling them as originals."