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

Authentic customer endorsements and content are beneficial to the brand and should be reflected in existing loyalty frameworks, given that 77% of consumers are more likely to engage with content that feels genuine and relatable. —Manu Mathew, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025

Loading your audio article Osceola Sheriff Marcos Lopez pushed back Thursday against his placement on a list of untrustworthy law enforcement officers, saying the move by former State Attorney Andrew Bain was revenge for not offering his endorsement in November’s election. —Cristóbal Reyes, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025

If having Guardiola’s trust felt like the ultimate endorsement at one stage, things appear less straightforward now. —Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025

The endorsement is notable, particularly given Walz initially declined to wade into the race late last year. —Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 9 Jan. 2025

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