endorsement

noun

en·​dorse·​ment in-ˈdȯr-smənt How to pronounce endorsement (audio)
en-
variants or less commonly indorsement
in-ˈdȯr-smənt How to pronounce endorsement (audio)
Synonyms of endorsementnext
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
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
In September, Bacon announced an endorsement from Ann Ashford, the wife of late former Democratic Rep. Brad Ashford, who lost his seat to Bacon in 2016. —Maya Marchel Hoff, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024 Brown is a veteran and a Purple Heart recipient who has received a Trump endorsement in this race. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 What to watch: The social media era has placed a heavier premium on celebrity endorsements that can reach millions of people online. —Noah Bressner, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024 This isn’t just due to Donald Trump’s enthusiastic endorsements or Kamala Harris’s reserved nod to the industry. —Marie Poteriaieva, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for endorsement 

Word History

First Known Use

1547, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of endorsement was in 1547

Dictionary Entries Near endorsement

endorsed bond

endorsement

endorsingly

See More Nearby Entries 

Cite this Entry

“Endorsement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endorsement. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

Copy Citation

Share

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
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See All

How to Use Em Dashes (—), En Dashes (–) , and Hyphens (-)

Plural and Possessive Names: A Guide

The Difference Between 'i.e.' and 'e.g.'

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?
See All

Popular in Wordplay

See All

8 Words with Fascinating Histories

8 Words for Lesser-Known Musical Instruments

Birds Say the Darndest Things

10 Words from Taylor Swift Songs (Merriam's Version)

10 Scrabble Words Without Any Vowels
See All

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Word Game Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
silhouette of a man with a megaphone against a british flag
Another Great British Vocabulary Quiz, Innit? A double-decker quiz with words from across the pond