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counterfeiting

/kʌntəːfɪtɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does counterfeiting mean?

noun

The act of making or creating false or imitation objects, documents, or currency, with the intention of deceiving others into believing they are genuine.

Example

"The police cracked down on a counterfeiting ring that had been producing high-quality fake banknotes."

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