counterfeit
Defined in 8 dictionaries — Case Law, Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Kinney (1893), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)
Definitions from Case Law
From 50 U.S. 560 - The United States v. Peter Marigold · 1850Most cited · 128 citing opinions
the term counterfeit, both by its etymology and common intendment, signifying the fabrication of a false image or representation
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
In criminal law. To make something false in the semblance of that which is true. It always implies a fraudulent intent. Generally applied to the imitation of coin of the realm.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
To make something false in the semblance of that which is true. It always implies a fraudulent intent. It refers usually to imitations of coin or paper money. See Vin. Abr. Counterfeit; State v. Calvin, R. M. Charlt (Ga.) 151; Kirby y. State, 1 Ohio St. 185; Fobgeby.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
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. McKenzie, 42 Me. 392; U. S. v. Barrett (D. C.) Ill Fed. 369; State v. Calvin, R. M. Charlt (Ga.) 159; Mattison v. State, 3 Mo. 421.
— Counterfeit coin. Co.in not genuine, but resembling or apparently intended to resemble or pass for genuine coin, including genuine coin prepared or altered so as to resemble or pass for coin of a higher denomination. U. S. v. Hopkins (D. C.) 26 Fed. 443; U. S. v. Bogart. 24 Fed. Cas. 1185.
— Counterfeiter. 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. Thinnan v. Matthews, 1 Stew. (Ala.) 384.
A Law Dictionary and Glossary
George C. Kinney · 1893
That which is made in imitation out lawful authority or contrary to law, and by passing the false for the true.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
Ineriminallaw. To forge; to copy or imitate, without authority or right, and with a view to deceive or de fraud, 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.
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
[L. Fr. contrefait; L. Lat. contrafactum.] That which is made in imitation of something, but without lawful authority, or contrary to law; and with a view to defraud, by passing the false for the true. Wharton's Lex. Anciently applied to the forging of the great or privy seal. 4 Bl. Com. 83.