endorsement

[ en-dawrs-muhnt ]

noun

1. approval or sanction:

   The program for supporting the arts won the government's endorsement.

2. the placing of one's signature, instructions, etc., on a document.
3. the signature, instructions, etc., placed on the reverse of a commercial document, for the purpose of assigning the interest therein to another.
4. a clause under which the stated coverage of an insurance policy may be altered.

endorsement

/ ɪnˈdɔːsmənt /

noun

1. the act or an instance of endorsing
2. something that endorses, such as a signature or qualifying comment
3. approval or support
4. a record of a motoring offence on a driving licence
5. insurance a clause in or amendment to an insurance policy allowing for alteration of coverage

Other Words From

• non·en·dorse·ment noun
• pre·en·dorse·ment noun
• re·en·dorse·ment noun
• re·in·dorse·ment noun
• sub·en·dorse·ment noun
• su·per·en·dorse·ment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of endorsement¹

First recorded in 1540–50; endorse + -ment; compare Anglo-French endorsement

Related Words

• advocacy
• affirmation
• approval
• backing
• commercial
• confirmation
• favor
• permission
• ratification
• recommendation
• signature