endorser

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endorser

The endorser signed the back of the check with a blue pen.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A person who transfers ownership by signing: An endorser is someone who signs a check, note, or other negotiable instrument to transfer their legal interest or ownership in it to another party.
    • A person who expresses strong approval: An endorser is someone who publicly declares support, approval, or recommendation for a person, product, or idea.
Usage Examples

  • Noun (Transferring ownership):

    • The check was not valid until the original payee, as the endorser, signed the back.
    • As the endorser of the promissory note, she became liable for the debt if the borrower defaulted.

  • Noun (Expressing approval):

    • The famous athlete was a paid endorser for the sports drink brand.
    • We need a credible endorser to support our campaign for environmental reform.
Advanced Usage

  • "Blank endorser": An endorser who signs an instrument without specifying a new payee, making it payable to the bearer.

    • By acting as a blank endorser, he made the check effectively cashable by anyone who held it.

  • "Celebrity endorser": A famous person who lends their name and reputation to promote a product or service.

    • The company's sales skyrocketed after securing a popular celebrity endorser.
Variants and Related Words

  • Endorse (verb): To sign one's name on the back of a check or other document; to declare one's public support for something.

    • The senator refused to endorse his former rival.
    • Please endorse the check before depositing it.

  • Endorsement (noun): The act of endorsing; a public declaration of support; a signature on a financial instrument.

    • The candidate sought the endorsement of the major unions.
    • The bank checked the endorsement on the money order.
Synonyms
  • For transferring ownership: Signatory, assignor, transferor.
  • For expressing approval: Supporter, advocate, backer, promoter, sponsor.
Related Phrases
  • "Qualified endorser": An endorser who signs an instrument but adds wording (like "without recourse") to limit their personal liability.
    • By signing as a qualified endorser, she protected herself from future financial responsibility for the note.
Related Idioms
  • "Put one's name behind something": To endorse or give one's support to something. (This idiom captures the action of an endorser.)
    • Few politicians were willing to put their names behind such a controversial proposal.
endorser

The endorser signed the back of the check with a blue pen.

Noun
  1. a person who transfers his ownership interest in something by signing a check or negotiable security
  2. someone who expresses strong approval

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