Cryptic crossword clue
Display the stamp of authority? 3,4,4,4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 4 plus 4 plus 4 letter word PUT ONES FOOT DOWN

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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