Definition of counterfeit

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counterfeit -- something that is an imitation and is made to deceive persons into believing that the forgery is genuine. Counterfeit money, for example, are bills printed by private parties to be passed off as legitimate U.S. currency.

historic definition...

Counterfeit -- Counterfeit money is bogus money; that is, money manufactured without authority of law in imitation of genuine money and issued with intent to deceive and defraud.



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