endorsement

noun

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en·dorse·ment | \ in-ˈdȯr-smənt

, en- \

variants: or less commonly indorsement \ in-ˈdȯr-smənt

Definition of endorsement

1 : the act or process of endorsing

2a : something that is written in the process of endorsing

b : a provision added to an insurance contract altering its scope or application

3 : sanction, approval went ahead without the endorsement of his boss

4 : money earned from a product recommendation made millions in salary and endorsements

Examples of endorsement in a Sentence

The newspaper has announced its political endorsements. We're pleased that the project has received your endorsement. Without official endorsement, the project cannot proceed. Many retired athletes are able to make a lot of money by doing product endorsements. The bank requires that someone witness the endorsement of the check. We need your endorsement before we can cash this check. the endorsement of a license receive an endorsement for speeding

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“Endorsement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endorsement. Accessed 27 Feb. 2021.

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endorsement

noun

English Language Learners Definition of endorsement

: a public or official statement of support or approval

: the act of publicly saying that you like or use a product or service in exchange for money

: the act or result of writing your name on the back of a check

See the full definition for endorsement in the English Language Learners Dictionary

endorsement

noun

en·dorse·ment

variants: also indorsement

Legal Definition of endorsement

1 : the act or process of endorsing

2 : an inscription (as a signature or notation) on a document or instrument especially : an inscription usually on the back of a negotiable instrument that transfers or guarantees the instrument

— blank endorsement

: an endorsement (as a signature) of a negotiable instrument that does not name a transferee and that makes the instrument payable to bearer

— called also endorsement in blank

— qualified endorsement

: an endorsement of a negotiable instrument with words (as “without recourse”) that limit or qualify the endorser's liability

— restrictive endorsement

: an endorsement of a negotiable instrument with words (as “for deposit only”) that limit the further negotiation of the instrument

Note: A restrictive endorsement does not prevent further negotiation of the instrument under the Uniform Commercial Code.

— special endorsement

: an endorsement of a negotiable instrument with words (as “Pay to Jane Doe”) that make the instrument payable to a specified person

3 : a provision added to an insurance policy that alters its coverage a theft endorsement

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