idiom
Rubber stamp
RUB-er STAMP
/ˈrʌbər stæmp/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
rubberstamp
Dictionary meaning
To approve something automatically and without proper scrutiny, or a person or body that approves decisions without meaningful independent review.
Examples
- Critics accused the committee of being a rubber stamp for the executive's decisions.
- Parliament should not rubber stamp legislation without proper debate.
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