Forgery

Legal Definition and Related Resources of Forgery

Meaning of Forgery

Specific offense in nature of counterfeiting and involves the manufacture of false or spurious document itself. Forgery includes any act which fraudulently makes an instrument purport to be what it is not. People v Susalla, 220 N. W.2d 405, 392 Mich. 387.

Forgery Alternative Definition

The false making, with Intent to defraud, or any writing which, if genuine, might apparently be of legal efficacy, or the foundation of a legal liability. 2 Bish. New Crim. Law, S 533. Bishop (2 New Crim. Law, § 533) has collected seven definitions of forgery, and justly remarks that the books abound in definitions. Coke says the term is taken metaphorically from the smith, who beateth upon his anvil, and forgeth what fashion and shape he will. 3 Inst. 169. The elements are (1) a false making (46 N. H. 266; 28 Minn. 52), but this may consist of a material alteration (64 Wis. 482)
(2) of an instrument apparently capable of defrauding (20 Iowa, 541, 118 Mass. 685)
(3) with intent to defraud (51 Vt. 105, 15 Mass. 526).

Synonyms of Forgery

noun

  • copy
  • counterfeit
  • counterfeiting
  • deception
  • fake
  • false fabrication
  • falsification
  • fraud
  • fraudulence
  • fraudulent document
  • imitation
  • imposition
  • imposture
  • misrepresentation
  • sham
  • subiectio Associated Concepts: alteration of instruments
  • false entry
  • forged check
  • forged instrument
  • fraud

Definition of Forgery in the Free Online Notary Dictionary

False Signature, Written Document Or Other Creation Made To Imitate The True Signature, Document, Or Creation, With The Intent To Defraud.

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Forgery in the Dictionary of Law consisting of Judicial Definitions and Explanations of Words, Phrases and Maxims

At common law, the fraudulent making or alteration of a writing to the prejudice of another man’s right. 4 Bl. Com. 217.

Note: This legal definition of Forgery in the Dictionary of Law (English and American Jurisprudence) is from 1893.

Forgery in Law Enforcement

Main Entry: Law Enforcement in the Legal Dictionary. This section provides, in the context of Law Enforcement, a partial definition of forgery.

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  • Law Enforcement Officer
  • Police Work
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English Legal System: Forgery

In the context of the English law, A Dictionary of Law provides the following legal concept of Forgery :

The offence of making a “false instrument” in order that it may be accepted as genuine, thereby causing harm to others. Under the Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981, an “instrument” may be a document, a stamp issued by the Post Office or the Inland Revenue, or any device (e.g. magnetic tape) in which information is recorded or stored. An instrument is considered to be “false” if, for example, it purports to have been made or altered (1) by or on the authority of someone who did not in fact do so; (2) on a date or at a place when it was not; or (3) by someone who is nonexistent. In additio
n to forgery itself, it is a criminal offence under the Act to copy or use a false instrument, knowing or believing it to be false. It is also an offence merely to have in one’s possession or control anyone of certain specified false instruments with the intention of passing them off as genuine. It is also an offence to make or possess any material that is meant to be used to produce any of the specified false instruments. These specified instruments include money or postal orders, stamps, share certificates, passports, cheques, cheque cards and credit cards, and copies of entries in a register of births, marriages, or deaths. All the above offences are punishable on indictment by up to ten years’ imprisonment and upon summary trial to a *fine at level 5 on the standard scale and/or six months’ imprisonment.

The Act also deals with the offences of counterfeiting currency (notes or coin), with or without the intention of passing it off as genuine; possessing counterfeit currency; passing it off; making or possessing anything which can be used for counterfeiting; and importing or exporting counterfeit currency. It is also an offence to reproduce any British currency note (e.g. to photocopy a £5 note), even in artwork, and, under certain circumstances, to make an imitation British coi Some of these offences are subject to the same penalties as forgery.

Concept of Forgery in the context of Real Property

A short definition of Forgery: A false signature or material alteration with intent to defraud. The forged signature of the grantor will not pass title regardless of recording or lack of knowledge by the grantee or future grantees. Title insurance will insure against forgery. The word may extend beyond signatures (forged paintings, documents, etc.)

Concept of Forgery in the context of Real Property

A short definition of Forgery: A false signature or material alteration with intent to defraud. The forged signature of the grantor will not pass title regardless of recording or lack of knowledge by the grantee or future grantees. Title insurance will insure against forgery. The word may extend beyond signatures (forged paintings, documents, etc.)

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