endorsed

Endorsed is the past tense and past participle of the verb endorse. As a verb, endorse means to declare one's support for a person, idea, policy, or product, or to sign the back of a document to authorize its processing or transfer. As an adjective, endorsed describes something that has received formal public approval or support, such as an endorsed candidate or an endorsed policy.

The term derives from the practice of signing on the back of a document to transfer rights or to certify its validity, a meaning that broadened over time to include general approval. Endorsement has long been used in finance, law, politics, and advertising to indicate formal support or authentication.

In finance and law, an endorsement on a negotiable instrument is a signature that transfers rights to another party or authorizes payment. On a check, an endorsement typically indicates who may receive the funds or who may further negotiate the instrument. Endorsements can be standard or specialized, and some forms carry conditions or restrictions.

In politics and public life, an endorsement is a formal declaration of support by an individual, organization, or institution for a candidate, party, or policy. Endorsements can influence public perception and voting behavior and are often subject to disclosure requirements to address potential conflicts of interest.

In advertising and marketing, endorsements are statements by a person about a product's quality or effectiveness used to persuade consumers. Regulatory frameworks, such as those in many countries, require clear disclosure of any material connections between endorsers and sponsors to maintain transparency and consumer trust.