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noun

Indorsement n. (Written also endorsement)

The act of writing on the back of a note, bill, or other written instrument.

That which is written on the back of a note, bill, or other paper, as a name, an order for, or a receipt of, payment, or the return of an officer, etc.; a writing, usually upon the back, but sometimes on the face, of a negotiable instrument, by which the property therein is assigned and transferred.

Sanction, support, or approval; as, the indorsement of a rumor, an opinion, a course, conduct.

Blank indorsement. See under Blank.

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Etymology of 'Indorsement'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Indorsement" Quotes from Famous Books

... presented, by making us acquainted with one whom we do not desire to know; and you may inflict a positive injury upon both. Yon also put yourself in an unpleasant position; for "an introduction is a social indorsement," and yell become to a certain extent responsible for the person you introduce. If he disgraces himself in any way you share, in a greater or less degree, in his disgrace. Be as cautious in this matter as you would in writing your name on the ...

— How To Behave: A Pocket Manual Of Republican Etiquette, And Guide To Correct Personal Habits • Samuel R Wells

... that was said by a political leader to a singularly brilliant young man from college who, with letters of unlimited indorsement from the presidents of our three greatest universities, asked for a humble place in the diplomatic service. He wanted to ...

— The Young Man and the World • Albert J. Beveridge

... party meeting on the subject of the Bill, and Ferrier and the front bench had, on the whole, carried the indorsement of their policy. But there was an active and discontented minority, full of rebellious projects for ...

— The Testing of Diana Mallory • Mrs. Humphry Ward

... to his indorsement of a note or check the words "without recourse", says in effect, "You can't run back on me ...

— Orthography - As Outlined in the State Course of Study for Illinois • Elmer W. Cavins

... my friends, rests a stranger's eloquent recognition of what we are; through him the world will always henceforth know what we are. We do not know who he is, but in your name I utter your gratitude, and ask you to raise your voices in indorsement." ...

— The Man that Corrupted Hadleyburg • Mark Twain

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