ALL meanings of underwritten
un·der·writ·ten
U u - verb underwritten past participle of underwrite. 1
- verb with object underwritten to write under or at the foot of, especially under other written matter. 1
- verb with object underwritten to sign one's name, as to a document. 1
- verb with object underwritten to show agreement with or to support by or as if by signing one's name to, as a statement or decision. 1
- verb with object underwritten to bind oneself to contribute a sum of money to (an undertaking): Wealthy music lovers underwrote the experimental concerts. 1
- verb with object underwritten to guarantee the sale of (a security issue to be offered to the public for subscription). 1
- verb with object underwritten Insurance. to write one's name at the end of (a policy), thereby becoming liable in case of certain losses specified in the policy. to insure. to assume liability to the extent of (a specified sum) by way of insurance. to select or rate (risks) for insurance. 1
- verb without object underwritten to underwrite something. 1
- verb without object underwritten to carry on the business of an underwriter. 1