The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ENDORSEE
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More clues leading to the result ENDORSEE
- At back of witch's place observe one authorised to receive money
- Filling of form for enclosure by closing date: he eventually gets cheque
- Stop with gold and meet authorised receiver
- Finish with or go out with one given money?
- Beneficiary of drone flying over Vatican?
- Heading off trader, visit bill recipient
- Recipient has choice between death and high office
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What does ENDORSEE mean?
ENDORSEE noun- The person to whom something is transferred by endorsement.