Ira signs Jill's name, without her authorization, to the back of a check made out to her. This is

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Forgery is the act of making or altering a document with the intent to deceive or cheat. In this case, Ira has signed Jill's name on the back of the check without her authorization, which is an act of forgery. Burglary involves entering a building with the intent to commit a crime, larceny involves stealing property without the use of force, and robbery involves stealing property by using force or the threat of force. None of these are applicable to the given scenario.

Ira Signs Jill's Name, Without Her Authorization, to the Back