1. the crime of making or altering a document, signature, or work of art with intent to deceive
Usage: legal
2. a document, signature, or work of art that has been falsely made or altered

Examples

• The art dealer was convicted of forgery after selling fake paintings.
• Police discovered that the signature on the check was a forgery.
• Document forgery is a serious federal crime.
• The museum’s experts identified the sculpture as a clever forgery.
• He was arrested for forgery when he tried to cash the altered check.
• The forgery was so skillful that it fooled several art critics.
• Bank officials noticed irregularities that suggested forgery.