document falsification
nounUK /ˈdɒkjʊmənt ˌfɔːlsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
US /ˈdɑːkjəmənt ˌfɔːlsəfəˈkeɪʃən/
The act of changing or making a fake paper or file to trick people.
The bank caught him for document falsification when the signature looked wrong.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Changing details on an official paper so it says something untrue.
He was arrested for document falsification after changing the date on the contract.
3. Making a fake copy of a file or certificate to use as if it were real.
The school rejected the application because of document falsification.
4. The crime of altering records to hide the truth.
The company was fined for document falsification in its financial reports.