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Webster 1913 Edition

Underwriting

Un′der-writˊing

,

Noun.

The business of an underwriter,

Webster 1828 Edition

Underwriting

UNDERWRI'TING

, ppr.

1.

Writing under something.

2.

Subscribing a policy; insuring.

UNDERWRI'TING

,

Noun.

The act or practice of insuring ships, goods, houses, &c.