In the art world, that's the paper trail that proves a painting or sculpture is not forged or stolen.

VOA: standard.2010.07.26

Others,though,have forged rewarding careers in tribal schools, small businesses, and a big,new,thriving hotel in Monument Valley.

VOA: standard.2010.03.22

The tensions have imperiled a strategic alliance forged in 1996 that cemented military and intelligence ties.

VOA: standard.2009.10.27

Relations between former French president Jacques Chirac and German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder were particularly strong and the two forged a united front against the U.S.-led war in Iraq.

VOA: standard.2009.11.11

"Suspects basically forged receipts.

VOA: standard.2010.03.04