endorsement

noun

en·​dorse·​ment in-ˈdȯr-smənt 

en-

variants or less commonly indorsement

in-ˈdȯr-smənt 

1

: the act or process of endorsing

2

a

: 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

Recent Examples on the Web

The Vel Phillips Legacy Initiative, started by Johnson with endorsement from Phillips’ son and backed by The Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County, has raised over $500,000 to commission and donate the sculpture to the State of Wisconsin. —Jessie Opoien, Journal Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2024

The publication withdrew its endorsement of Bolick. —Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 9 Apr. 2024

The bill requiring consent for digital replicas, AB 2602, would apply more broadly to all sorts of performance contracts, including audiobooks, videogames, product endorsements and musical performances. —Gene Maddaus, Variety, 9 Apr. 2024

In 2020, Johnson made headlines by sitting down with Biden and Kamala Harris and announcing his endorsement, a message promoted by the Biden campaign. —James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Apr. 2024

Previous experience: Indiana attorney general 2017-20; Elkhart County prosecutor 2002-2016 Support from outside groups: Hill has endorsements from Stand for Health Freedom, Hoosier Conservative Voices, Young Conservatives of America and former national security adviser General Michael Flynn. —Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Apr. 2024

At the same time, his polarizing statements and endorsement of right-wing conspiracy theories have alienated many of the left-leaning customers who are most likely to buy electric cars. —Neal E. Boudette, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024

The endorsement comes just three days before voters in Jackson County will decide whether to approve the stadium sales tax. —Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2024

Team Peltz has received endorsements by tech proxy advisory firms Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Egan-Jones. —Bruce Gil, Quartz, 29 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1547, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

endorsement

noun

en·​dorse·​ment

variants also indorsement

in-ˈdȯr-smənt

1

: the act or process of endorsing

2

: a signature endorsing a check or note

3

: official approval and support

Legal Definition

endorsement

noun

en·​dorse·​ment

variants also indorsement

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