Similitude

Likeness; resemblance. "In the similitude of" may be synonymous with forged or counterfeited. " Similar " may not be equivalent.' Since, in the act of 1877 against counterfeiting silver coins, the words " in resemblance or similitude " are a variation or exposition of the preceding words- "falsely make, forge, or counterfeit," each meaning to make something in the resemblance or similitude of another, the former expression may be omitted in an indictment.' See Counterfeit; Genuine; Trademark. Between articles subject to duty, see Duty, 2.

This word, as used in Me. Rev. Stat. eh. 157, § 5, relative to counterfeiting, is synonymous with forged or counterfeit. To make a case within the statute, the bill should have the external appearance of those issued by the bank named. A paper containing the words and figures of a genuine bank-bill, but having no other resemblance to one, cannot be said to be in the similitude of the latter, within the meaning of the act. Nor can "similar" be substituted for " in the similitude." State V. Mc Kenzie, 42 Me. 392.