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A quick definition of utter:
Term: utter
Definition: When you utter something, it means you speak or say it out loud. It can also mean to use or present a fake document as if it were real. For example, if someone shows a fake passport and claims it's real, they are uttering a forged document. This is against the law.
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: Utter means to speak, say or declare something. It can also refer to the act of circulating or publishing a document, whether it is genuine or forged.
Examples:
- He uttered a curse when he stubbed his toe.
- The politician uttered a promise to lower taxes.
- The criminal was charged with uttering a forged check.
The first two examples illustrate the use of "utter" to mean speaking or declaring something. In the third example, "utter" is used in a legal context to refer to the act of circulating a forged check as if it were genuine. This is a common usage of the term in legal settings.