endorsement

[en-dawrs-muh nt] /ɛnˈdɔrs mənt/
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.
Also, indorsement.
Origin
1540-50; endorse + -ment; compare Anglo-French endorsement
Related forms
nonendorsement, noun
preendorsement, noun
reendorsement, noun
reindorsement, noun
subendorsement, noun
superendorsement, noun
Examples from the web for endorsement
  • If you don't like their work, don't offer an endorsement.
  • The Economist will make its own endorsement next week.
  • This article is a book review, not an absolute endorsement.
  • In the meantime, he enjoys the drama of having the candidate mention products in hopes of gaining an endorsement.
  • He owns a sporting goods corporation and enjoys an endorsement deal with Nike.
  • Our endorsement can help cut through the red tape in communities.
  • My father told me to always spread my credentials on the table before spouting off some editorial criticism or endorsement.
  • He'll turn down nearly any endorsement opportunities that come his way.
  • This endorsement not only makes good sense; it's also inspiring.
British Dictionary definitions for endorsement

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
Word Origin and History for endorsement
n.

1540s, from endorse + -ment. Earlier endosement (early 15c.).