A rubber stamp is a political metaphor, referring to a person or institution with considerable de jure power but little de facto power—this can be by force, or be one that legitimately rarely or never disagrees with more powerful organizations. == Function == In situations where this superior official's signature may frequently be required for routine paperwork, a literal rubber stamp is used, with a likeness of their hand-written signature.
A rubber stamp is a political metaphor, referring to a person or institution with considerable de jure power but little de facto power—this can be by force, or be one that legitimately rarely or never disagrees with more powerful organizations. == Function == In situations where this superior official's signature may frequently be required for routine paperwork, a literal rubber stamp is used, with a likeness of their hand-written signature.
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