document forgery
[/ˈdɒkjumənt ˈfɔːrdʒəri/]
nounpl: document forgeries
falsificação de documentos
1. The act of fraudulently creating, altering, or imitating a document with the intent to deceive or commit fraud
He was arrested for document forgery after submitting fake diplomas to his employer.
Ele foi preso por falsificação de documentos após apresentar diplomas falsos ao seu empregador.
2. A forged or counterfeit document itself
The document forgery was discovered when the bank verified the signature with the original.
A falsificação de documentos foi descoberta quando o banco verificou a assinatura com o original.
3. The crime or offense of illegally creating or altering official documents
Document forgery is a serious felony that can result in significant prison time.
A falsificação de documentos é um crime grave que pode resultar em pena de prisão significativa.
Document forgery is a serious federal crime in both the United States and Brazil, prosecuted under fraud statutes. In Brazil, it falls under the Lei de Crimes contra a Documentação (Law on Crimes Against Documentation) and carries substantial penalties. The crime has become increasingly sophisticated with digital technology, making document verification services more important in financial and legal institutions.
NYC Slang
paper game, fake papers, bootleg docs
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