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guaranteed quality; certified; of proven merit
Describes something or someone whose quality, skill, or authenticity has been officially or widely recognized. Used to vouch for the excellence of a person's abilities or the quality of an item.
Composed of 折り紙 (folded paper, certificate) + 付き (attached). Historically, 折り紙 referred to a certificate of appraisal for swords, tea utensils, and other valuable items. When something came with such a certificate, its quality was guaranteed — hence the modern figurative meaning.
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太鼓判を押す (to vouch for, to guarantee)