endorsement
n. C / Un. a public statement or action that shows you support someone or something. It can also mean a formal mark on a document, like a license, that gives you special permission to do something.
n. a formal act of public support or approval for a person, product, or policy. In technical contexts, it refers to an amendment or clause added to a document, such as an insurance policy or a professional license, to modify its terms or grant specific authority.
The famous athlete signed a million-dollar endorsement deal with the shoe company.
The candidate's campaign gained significant momentum after receiving an official endorsement from the city's largest labor union.
To operate heavy machinery on the construction site, the technician required a specific endorsement on their commercial driver's license to verify their specialized training.
From endorse + -ment.
Often used with the preposition 'of' when referring to support ('an endorsement of the plan') or 'on' when referring to a physical mark on a document.