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COUNTERFEIT

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In criminal law. To forge; to copy or imitate, without authority or right, and with a view to deceive or defraud, by passing the copy or thing forged for that which is original or genuine. Most commonly applied to the fraudulent and criminal imitation of money. State v. McKenzle, 42 Me. 302; U. S. v. Barrett (D. C.) Ill Fed. 369; State v. Calvin, R. M. Charlt (Ga.) 159; … [Read more...]

COUNTY

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A district into which a state is divided. 2. The United States are generally divided into counties; counties are divided into townships or towns. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition The name given to the principal subdivisions of the kingdom of England and of most of the states of the American Union, denoting a distinct portion of territory organized by itself for … [Read more...]

COUNTERFEITER

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In criminal law. One who unlawfully makes base coin in imitation of the true metal or forges false currency or any instrument of writing bearing a likeness and similitude to that which is lawful and genuine with an intention of deceiving and imposing upon mankind. … [Read more...]

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