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What is the definition of "utter forged instrument" with regards to convicts?

A library patron just came in and asked what this is. I can't find the definition. Is it different in various states, for example Florida versus Georgia? This was listed under a convict's name that she searched for as one of his charges.

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1. FORGED CHECKS,USUALLY STOLEN.,attempted to cash
2. Utter as in uttering, usually goes along with forgery, but not necessarily. Uttering a forged instrument means the person tried to pass off a check, document, what-have-you as the real thing even though they were not the same person who forged or counterfeited the said instrument.
3. Simply; your check that has been signed by another person using your name.
4. Forgery is signing someone else's name to a document, uttering is the actual presenting of that document to someone else. If you sign a stolen check, give it to me, and I cash it, you are guilty of forgery, and I am guilty of uttering. Putting counterfeit money into circulation would also be considered uttering.
5. Uttering a forged instrument is the act of presenting for payment a document (check) that is not the property of the presenter. A forged money order, busness or cashiers check applies as well. Generally a person convicted of this offense is caught writing someone elses personal checks without ther approval.