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Definition of forgery

forgery

/ˈfɔːr.dʒə.ri/
for · ger · y
Plural:forgeries
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Adjective:forged
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forgery Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The action or crime of producing a false copy or imitation of a document, signature, banknote, or work of art with the intent to deceive.

Example

"The accountant was arrested on charges of tax fraud and check forgery."

2

A fraudulent copy or imitation of a document, signature, work of art, or currency.

Example

"Curators examined the brushstrokes under ultraviolet light and determined that the painting was a clever forgery."

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• Nearby Words

forfex
forge
forger
forgery
forget
forget-me-not
forgetful

Word Origin & Etymology

Late Middle English, from Old French forgerie, derived from forger ('to forge or fabricate'), ultimately from Latin fabricari ('to frame or construct').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Forgery. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/forgery
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