endorsee

American  

[en-dawr-see, en-dawr-, en-dawr-see] / ɛn dɔrˈsi, ˌɛn dɔr-, ɛnˈdɔr si /

Also indorsee

noun

1. a person to whom a negotiable document is endorsed.

2. a candidate or applicant who is endorsed by a person or group.

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endorsee British  

/ ˌɛndɔː-, ɪnˌdɔːˈsiː /

noun

1. the person in whose favour a negotiable instrument is endorsed

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Etymology

Origin of endorsee

First recorded in 1760–70; endorse + -ee

Example Sentences

Previously, its top-ranked male endorsee was Hideto Tanihara, ranked 174th in the world and a 14-time winner in Japan.

From Golf Digest • Jan. 1, 2019

Now, the only other Democrats for Life endorsee in the House is 74-year-old Rep. Collin Peterson of Minnesota.

From Slate • Nov. 7, 2018

“What we’re going to see is an ongoing conversation between the two campaigns. There is a huge win-win opportunity,” said Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley, a Sanders’ endorsee.

From Washington Times • Jun. 16, 2016

Unsurprisingly, given that the 8th is a border district, immigration also played a central role in Giffords' 2010 reelection campaign against Tea Party favorite and Palin endorsee Jesse Kelly.

From Salon • Jan. 8, 2011

I didn't know exactly myself but—notes, endorsee dead!—it had a bad sound.

From The Black Eagle Mystery by Bonner, Geraldine