rubber stamp

/ˌrʌbər stæmp/
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Other forms: rubber stamps

Definitions of rubber stamp
  1. noun
    a stamp (usually made of rubber) for imprinting a mark or design by hand
    synonyms: handstamp
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    type of:
    seal, stamp
    a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents
  2. noun
    routine authorization of an action without questions
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    type of:
    authorisation, authorization, empowerment
    the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant
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