The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word PLAGIARISE
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More clues leading to the result PLAGIARISE
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The straight part
We know that "counterfeit" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case counterfeit = plagiarise.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does PLAGIARISE mean?
PLAGIARISE verb- To use, and pass off as one's own, someone else's writing, speech, ideas, or other intellectual or creative work, especially in an academic context; to commit plagiarism.