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Counterfeiter

Defined in 2 dictionaries — Black's (1910), Black's (1891)

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

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.

Defined under Counterfeit in Black's Law Dictionary.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

In criminal law. One who unlawfully makes base coin in imitation of the true metal, or forges false lawful and genuine, wilh an intention of deceiving and imposing upon mankind. 1 Stew. (-Ala.) 384,