1.  rubber stamp(n = noun.artifact) handstamp - a stamp (usually made of rubber) for imprinting a mark or design by hand;
is a kind of seal, stamp

2.  rubber stamp(n = noun.act) - routine authorization of an action without questions;
is a kind of authorisation, authorization, empowerment

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