endorsement

noun

en·​dorse·​ment in-ˈdȯr-smənt How to pronounce endorsement (audio)
en-
variants or less commonly indorsement
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 win underscored the power of Trump's endorsement, which was highlighted by a Saturday rally in Dayton, and the waning influence of the GOP's more traditional flank. Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2024 Dolan saw a late surge in the polls and secured endorsements from Gov. Mike DeWine and former Sen. Rob Portman. Haley Bemiller, The Enquirer, 19 Mar. 2024 By stacking quality products alongside an authentic narrative at the budtender level, brands can capture the nation’s collective heart through word-of-mouth endorsements. Mario Naric, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2024 But that didn't stop him from earning around two-thirds of the vote in the primary, which came after a key endorsement from former President Donald Trump. Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2024 The endorsement comes just weeks before Disney’s annual shareholder meeting on April 3, where investors will vote for the for company’s board of directors. Bruce Gil, Quartz, 18 Mar. 2024 Supporters: Bruckner is not seeking endorsements Website: www.facebook.com/BrucknerforMayor What does Bruckner have to say about his own criminal history? Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2024 Abe Hamadeh, who lost the state attorney general race to Democrat Kris Mayes in 2022, has both the coveted Trump endorsement and the Kari Lake endorsement. Amanda Luberto, The Arizona Republic, 13 Mar. 2024 The endorsement came just four months after Biden joined auto workers on a picket line in Michigan in their strike against the nation’s three largest automakers. Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1547, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of endorsement was in 1547

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Cite this Entry

“Endorsement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endorsement. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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
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