Definition of counterfeit
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Examples of counterfeit in a Sentence
The concert ticket is counterfeit.
counterfeit currency that had been passed all over town
Recent Examples of counterfeit from the Web
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Federal authorities noted that counterfeit Percocet, which contained fentanyl and another synthetic drug, was responsible for a cluster overdoses in three middle Georgia counties and in Dougherty County in southwest Georgia in June.
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Officers searched the home and found several different denominations of counterfeit U.S. currency, printers, and other items used in the counterfeiting process.
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Video games have a long history of counterfeit cartridges trying to pass themselves off as legitimate.
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Major League Baseball joined with local law enforcement in cautioning to be wary of counterfeit tickets and merchandise during All-Star Week in Miami.
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The counterfeit footwear set off complaints to Nike as well as Pepion.
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Marvin Eliott Germain, 22, was indicted on one count of possession of unauthorized or counterfeit access devices, Acting U.S. Attorney Robert O. Posey and U.S. Secret Service Special Agent in Charge Michael Williams announced.
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So what does this mean for Amazon’s counterfeit paradise?
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Maldonado gave him a $50 bill, which Belford took, and then accused Maldonado and the woman of giving him counterfeit money, prosecutors said.
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Origin and Etymology of counterfeit
Middle English countrefet, from Anglo-French cuntrefeit, from past participle of cuntrefere, contrefaire to imitate, from cuntre- + faire to make, from Latin facere — more at do
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Definition of counterfeit
transitive verb
: to imitate or feign especially with intent to deceive; also : to make a fraudulent replica of counterfeiting $20 bills
intransitive verb
1 : to try to deceive by pretense or dissembling
2 : to engage in counterfeiting something of value
counterfeiter
nounExamples of counterfeit in a Sentence
They were counterfeiting money in his garage.
an expert at counterfeiting money
Recent Examples of counterfeit from the Web
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A unique code is created each time the card is used to prevent the card from being counterfeited, as can happen with cards containing a magnetic strip.
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Not counterfeit money or messages making fun or bullying a peer, but notes used in Wednesday’s attempted robbery of a Dania Beach Walgreens caught on video.
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Some of the forums state specifically that almost any type of criminality is allowed — bank fraud, counterfeiting documents, weapons sales.
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Origin and Etymology of counterfeit
see 1counterfeit
Synonym Discussion of counterfeit
counterfeit
Definition of counterfeit
1 : something counterfeit : forgery The $20 bill turned out to be a counterfeit.
2 : something likely to be mistaken for something of higher value Pity was a counterfeit of love … — Harry Hervey
Examples of counterfeit in a Sentence
the will as well as the other documents turned out to be counterfeits
Recent Examples of counterfeit from the Web
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The Wall Street Journal this week reported that in exchange for selling directly on Amazon.com, Nike won concessions from the online retailer to more strictly police counterfeits and restrict unsanctioned sales.
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After opening the accounts, Moore and Lichnock-Gembe used used them to deposit stolen, counterfeit and altered checks.
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The design looks like a counterfeit iPhone, the camera isn't great, and OnePlus' future upgrade support is questionable.
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A man reportedly used counterfeit money to purchase items from Walgreen's, 3 E. Golf Road, on June 10.
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The distribution channels for counterfeit and potentially dangerous items are often the same, said Secretary of State Elaine Marshall in a statement Thursday.
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Mitchell was then introduced to an undercover officer who purchased counterfeit bills from him.
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Among the charges filed against them are conspiracy to commit mail fraud, wire fraud and bank fraud; money laundering and conspiracy to commit money laundering; and the use of counterfeit and forged checks, according to the indictment.
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Feb. 9, 2003: Deported to Mexico at the San Ysidro Port of Entry based on an expedited removal order after Banda attempted to illegally enter the U.S. using counterfeit documents. •
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Origin and Etymology of counterfeit
see 1counterfeit
Synonym Discussion of counterfeit
Other Legal Terms
COUNTERFEIT Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of counterfeit for English Language Learners
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: made to look like an exact copy of something in order to trick people
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Definition of counterfeit for English Language Learners
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: to make an exact copy of (something) in order to trick people
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Definition of counterfeit for English Language Learners
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: something that is made to look like an exact copy of something else in order to trick people
COUNTERFEIT Defined for Kids
Definition of counterfeit for Students
1 : made in exact imitation of something genuine and meant to be taken as genuine counterfeit money
2 : not sincere counterfeit sympathy
Definition of counterfeit for Students
: something made to imitate another thing with the desire to deceive The 100 dollar bill turned out to be a counterfeit.
Law Dictionary
Legal Definition of counterfeit
: made in imitation of a genuine article (as a document) without authorization and especially with intent to deceive or defraud
Origin and Etymology of counterfeit
Middle French contrefait, past participle of contrefaire to imitate, draw, paint, from contre- counter- + faire to make
counterfeit
Legal Definition of counterfeit
: to make an imitation of without authorization and especially with intent to deceive or defraud whoever falsely makes, alters, forges, or counterfeits any deed — U.S. Code
counterfeiter
nouncounterfeit
Legal Definition of counterfeit
: something counterfeit all counterfeits of any coins or obligations — U.S. Code — compare forgery
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