forgery

/ˈfɔrdʒəri/
noun
  1. The crime or act of making a fake copy of a document, signature, painting, or piece of money in order to deceive.
    • The art dealer was arrested for forgery after selling fake paintings.
    • Forgery of a signature on a check is a serious crime.
    • He was sentenced to five years in prison for forgery of government documents.
  2. Something that has been made to look like something valuable or genuine, but is actually fake.
    • She bought what she thought was an antique vase, but it turned out to be a forgery.
    • The museum removed the forgery from its display after discovering the truth.
    • The painting was a clever forgery that fooled many experts.