Rubber stamp

Definition

To approve something without actual review or scrutiny, just going through the motions like a bored bureaucrat at the DMV. The illusion of governance without the inconvenience of actually governing.

Example Usage

The board will just rubber stamp whatever the CEO proposes; they haven't asked a real question in years.

Origin

From the literal rubber stamps used to mark documents as approved in 19th century offices

Fun Fact

In some organizations, the rubber stamp is so common that actual thoughtful review is considered suspicious behavior.

Source: Corporate governance terminology

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