falsification

noun

fal·​si·​fi·​ca·​tion ˌfȯl-si-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce falsification (audio)
: an act or instance of falsifying

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“Falsification.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/falsification. Accessed 17 May. 2025.

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