rubber stamp

Meaning

Adj

Of a person, organisation, or process, making decisions or approving matters routinely or without real power.

Noun

1. (literally) A piece of rubber or similar material with a design or text carved or molded for the purpose of transferring ink or dye to imprint that design on another object.
2. (figuratively) A person or organisation that approves, routinely or as a formality, matters decided by some other person or organisation.

Verb

To process, approve or decide matters routinely rather than through careful consideration.

Synonyms

stamp

handstamp

cliche

imprint

Translations

tampon

stempel

estampilla

Stempel

timbrare

carimbo

autorização automática

sello

🦭

timbre de goma

خَتْم مَطَّاطِيّ

damga

Gummistempel

punzone

handstempel