endorsement
Americannoun
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approval or sanction.
The program for supporting the arts won the government's endorsement.
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the placing of one's signature, instructions, etc., on a document.
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the signature, instructions, etc., placed on the reverse of a commercial document, for the purpose of assigning the interest therein to another.
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a clause under which the stated coverage of an insurance policy may be altered.
noun
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the act or an instance of endorsing
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something that endorses, such as a signature or qualifying comment
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approval or support
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a record of a motoring offence on a driving licence
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insurance a clause in or amendment to an insurance policy allowing for alteration of coverage
Other Word Forms
- nonendorsement noun
- preendorsement noun
- reendorsement noun
- reindorsement noun
- subendorsement noun
- superendorsement noun
Etymology
Origin of endorsement
First recorded in 1540–50; endorse + -ment; compare Anglo-French endorsement
Example Sentences
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On Monday, nine of Raman’s City Council colleagues reiterated their endorsements of Bass’ reelection.
From Los Angeles Times
An aide to Watson Coleman told Salon that the representative has not made an endorsement in this race or indicated any intention to support a specific candidate at this stage of the race.
From Salon
CBS News reported that many early ad previews emphasize futuristic imagery and celebrity endorsements, with companies hoping familiar faces can build public confidence in still-evolving technologies.
From Salon
Last month, Bass formally announced that she had secured Raman’s endorsement, featuring her in a list of a dozen San Fernando Valley political leaders who backed her reelection campaign.
From Los Angeles Times
A case has been filed against 44 of its leading figures - including 15 of their parliamentary candidates - with the National Anti-Corruption Commission, over their personal endorsement of the lese majeste proposals.
From BBC
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