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 mayor’s campaign released the endorsements shortly after Cid joined the race. —Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2024

Given that the campaign was successful, perhaps video endorsements will become a more typical part of the Rock Hall hype cycle in the future. —Al Shipley, SPIN, 22 Apr. 2024

Other stars like Angel Reese have also inked lucrative endorsements with brands like Beats by Dre and PepsiCo’s Starry. —Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2024

There have been some big endorsements in the 6th District. —Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Apr. 2024

Italian lawmakers gave an even stronger endorsement. —Alex Marshall, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2024

The $1 million figure pushed Hovde past the minimum fundraising threshold a Senate candidate needs to secure the endorsement of the Republican Party of Wisconsin at its state convention next month. —Jessie Opoien, Journal Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2024

The cat turned her online fame into talk show appearances, endorsement deals, a Lifetime movie, an appearance in a Broadway production of Cats, and much more. —Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024

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

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