forged documentation

[fɔrdʒd ˌdɑkjəˈmeɪʃən]
nounpl: forged documentations
documentação falsificada
1. Official documents that have been fraudulently altered, counterfeited, or created with the intent to deceive or commit fraud
The suspect was arrested for using forged documentation to enter the country illegally.
O suspeito foi preso por usar documentação falsificada para entrar no país ilegalmente.
2. Legal or administrative papers that are fake or unauthorized replicas of genuine documents
The company's executives were convicted of presenting forged documentation to investors.
Os executivos da empresa foram condenados por apresentar documentação falsificada aos investidores.
Forged documentation is a serious crime in both Brazil and the United States, with severe legal penalties. In Brazil, it falls under federal crimes (Lei de Falsidade Documental) and is particularly prevalent in immigration fraud cases. The term is frequently encountered in news, legal proceedings, and security contexts across both countries.
NYC Slang
phony papers, fake docs, sketchy paperwork
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fake documentscounterfeit documentationfraudulent papersfalsified recordsbogus paperwork
Antonyms / Antônimos
authentic documentationgenuine documentslegitimate paperworkverified records

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
documentação falsificada
Most common term used in legal and administrative contexts
Rio de Janeiro
papelada fake
Informal colloquial usage
São Paulo
documentação forjada
Direct borrowing of English term, used in business contexts
Portugal
documentação falsificada
Standard European Portuguese term

Related Words

forgerycounterfeitingdocument fraudidentity theftfalsificationfraudulent

Related Idioms & Phrases

caught red-handed with forged documentation
forged documentation scheme
bust for forged documentation
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