Definition

1. Noun:
   • The act of endorsing: The action of giving one's support, approval, or formal sanction to something or someone.
   • A signature that validates something: A signature, typically on the back of a check or other financial document, that authorizes its transfer or cash value.
   • Formal and explicit approval: Official sanction, backing, or recommendation from an individual or organization.
   • A promotional statement: A short, commendatory statement used in advertising or promotion, such as on a book cover.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The celebrity's indorsement of the product significantly boosted its sales.
  • The bank requires your indorsement on the back of the check before it can be deposited.
  • The candidate sought the indorsement of the major newspaper.
  • The book's cover features an indorsement from a famous author.

Advanced Usage

• "To seek/secure an indorsement": To actively try to obtain or successfully obtain official support.
  • The new policy needs to secure the indorsement of the board.
• "Blank indorsement": A signature on a financial instrument that does not specify a new payee, making it payable to the bearer.
  • He signed a blank indorsement, turning the check into a bearer instrument.

Variants and Related Words

• Endorsement: This is the more common modern spelling of "indorsement." Both words share identical meanings and usage.
• Indorse (verb): To sign one's name on the back of (a check, note, etc.) to obtain payment or to transfer ownership; to give support or approval to.
  • The senator agreed to indorse the legislation.
• Indorser (noun): A person who signs an indorsement.

Synonyms

• Approval: The action of agreeing to something or someone.
• Authorization: Official permission or sanction.
• Sanction: Official permission or approval for an action.
• Backing: Support or help.

Related Phrases

• Letter of indorsement: A formal letter expressing support or recommendation.
  • She provided a strong letter of indorsement for her former employee.
• Political indorsement: A public declaration of support for a political candidate.
  • The union's political indorsement is highly sought after.

Notes on Usage

• "Indorsement" vs. "Endorsement": "Indorsement" is a legal and financial term that is synonymous with the more commonly used "endorsement." In modern general usage, "endorsement" is far more prevalent. "Indorsement" is often seen in specific legal or formal financial contexts.

Noun

1. the act of endorsing
   • a star athlete can make a lot of money from endorsements
2. a signature that validates something
   • the cashier would not cash the check without an endorsement
3. formal and explicit approval
   • a Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement
4. a speech seconding a motion
   • do I hear a second?
5. a promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books)
   • the author got all his friends to write blurbs for his book