Definition of "endorse" in английский

verb

1. (transitive) To express support or approval, especially officially or publicly; to give an endorsement.

   • The president endorsed John Smith as senator.

2. (transitive) To write one's signature on the back of a cheque, or other negotiable instrument, when transferring it to a third party, or cashing it.

3. (transitive, UK, law) To add penalty points to one's driving licence as a result of a road traffic offence.

   • The court endorsed his driving record with three penalty points for the drink-driving.
   • On 25th January, 1968, Mrs. Weston was convicted by the Sheffield Magistrates of driving without due care and attention. She was fined £10 and her driving licence was endorsed.

4. (medicine, transitive) To report (a symptom); to describe.

noun

1. (heraldry) A diminutive of the pale, usually appearing in pairs on either side of a pale.