Endorsements
/ɪnˈdɔːrsmənts/
Definitions
- (n.) Additions or modifications to insurance policies or contracts that alter, expand, or restrict coverage or terms.
The insurer issued several endorsements to the policy clarifying coverage limits.
- (n.) Signatures or inscriptions on negotiable instruments (such as checks or promissory notes) transferring rights or guaranteeing payment.
The payee's endorsements on the check enabled its negotiation to a third party.
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- endorsement
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Commentary
In legal drafting, endorsements should be clearly defined to specify how they modify the original document; in negotiable instruments, endorsement language affects transferability and liability.
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