Definition of forgery Forgery

/fɔˈɹʤɚi/ - [forjeree] - for•ger•y

We found 11 definitions of forgery from 5 different sources.

What does forgery mean?

Noun Plural: forgeries
forgery - criminal falsification by making or altering an instrument with intent to defraud
		falsehood, falsification a false statement
		criminal offence, criminal offense, law-breaking, crime, offence, offense (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes"
forgery - a copy that is represented as the original
		counterfeit
		imitation copying (or trying to copy) the actions of someone else

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forgery (Noun)
The act of forging metal into shape.
forgery (Noun)
The act of forging, fabricating, or producing falsely; especially the crime of fraudulently making or altering a writing or signature purporting to be made by another, the false making or material alteration of or addition to a written instrument for the purpose of deceit and fraud; as, the forgery of a bond.
forgery (Noun)
That which is forged, fabricated, falsely devised or counterfeited.
forgery (Noun)
An invention, creation.

forgery (n.)
The act of forging metal into shape.
forgery (n.)
The act of forging, fabricating, or producing falsely; esp., the crime of fraudulently making or altering a writing or signature purporting to be made by another; the false making or material alteration of or addition to a written instrument for the purpose of deceit and fraud; as, the forgery of a bond.
forgery (n.)
That which is forged, fabricated, falsely devised, or counterfeited.