en·dorse·ment

[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.
Also, indorsement.


Origin:
1540–50; endorse + -ment; compare Anglo-French endorsement

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
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endorsement or indorsement (ɪnˈdɔːsmənt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
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
 
indorsement or indorsement
 
n

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endorsement
1540s, from endorse + -ment.
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Example sentences
My father told me to always spread my credentials on the table before spouting
  off some editorial criticism or endorsement.
In the meantime, he enjoys the drama of having the candidate mention products
  in hopes of gaining an endorsement.
If you don't like their work, don't offer an endorsement.
This endorsement not only makes good sense; it's also inspiring.
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