In the law of countries whose legal systems derive from English common law, uttering is a crime similar to forgery. Uttering and forgery were originally common law offences, both misdemeanours. Forgery was the creation of a forged document, with the intent to defraud; whereas uttering was merely use — the passing — of a forged document, that s... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uttering
knowingly using counterfeit money to purchase goods or services (a *misdemeanour, unlike *coining and *clipping) Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21814