Falsifier: meaning, definitions and examples
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falsifier
[ ˈfɔːl.sɪ.faɪ.ər ]
legal context
A falsifier is an individual or entity that deliberately alters, misrepresents, or creates false information or documents. Such actions are often criminal acts intended to deceive others for personal gain, and they can carry significant legal consequences.
Synonyms
counterfeiter, deceiver, fabricator, forger.
Examples of usage
- The falsifier was caught altering financial statements.
- He was accused of being a falsifier of historical documents.
- The company employed a falsifier to fabricate sales reports.
- The court examined the role of the falsifier in the fraud case.
Translations
Translations of the word "falsifier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 falsificador
🇮🇳 फाल्सिफायर
🇩🇪 Fälscher
🇮🇩 pemalsu
🇺🇦 фальсифікатор
🇵🇱 fałszerz
🇯🇵 偽造者
🇫🇷 falsificateur
🇪🇸 falsificador
🇹🇷 sahtekar
🇰🇷 위조자
🇸🇦 مزوّر
🇨🇿 padělatel
🇸🇰 falzifikátor
🇨🇳 伪造者
🇸🇮 ponarejevalec
🇮🇸 fölsuðarmaður
🇰🇿 жалғандаушы
🇬🇪 ფალსიფიკატორი
🇦🇿 saxtakarlıq edən
🇲🇽 falsificador
Etymology
The term 'falsifier' originates from the word 'falsify,' which comes from the Latin 'falsificare,' meaning 'to make false or untrue.' The Latin root 'falsus' means 'false' or 'deceitful.' Over time, the English language adopted this term to describe a person who engages in deceptive practices. The concept of falsification has been present in human history for centuries, especially in legal, financial, and artistic contexts where integrity and authenticity are crucial. The rise of digital technologies has further complicated the issue, as the ability to manipulate information has expanded, leading to increased awareness and concern about the actions of falsifiers in modern society.