say-son.

Brit.

/ˈseɪsəʊ/, U.S.

/ˈseɪˌsoʊ/

Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: say v.¹, so adv. and conj.

Etymology: < say v.¹ + so adv. and conj.

1. Chiefly with possessive, esp. in on (also upon) the say-so of, on (also upon) one's say-so.

a. An assertion, assurance, or instruction unsupported by any authority other than the speaker's own; a person's word, and nothing more than that.In 19th cent., chiefly U.S. and English regional (midlands).

ΘΚΠ

the mind > language > statement > dogmatic assertion > [noun] > dogma or dictum

conclusion1393

ipse dixit1574

say-so1637

1637 P. Heylyn Antidotum Lincolniense i. 49 They are only say-soes, and no proofes at all.

1676 J. Moxon Regulæ Trium Ordinum 2 Their Say-so stands for no Proof.

1757 S. Foote Author ii. 28 Do you love Me?.. With all my Soul... Upon your Sayso..Upon my Sayso.

1790 Ann. Reg. 1788 Poetry 185 On my Sayso, Miss, I'm turn'd thirteen.

1824 Niles' Reg. 10 Apr. 84/2 The whole number of republican members in 1824 (on the say-so of Messrs. Gales and Seaton) is 216.

1854 A. E. Baker Gloss. Northants. Words II. 197 Say-so, an assertion without an authority. ‘A mere say-so.’

1896 Harper's Mag. June 33/2 It is just possible that I took him through from New York without a train, by the mere say-so of my pen.

1937 Notes & Queries 172 305/1 The labour of scholars is nothing to them; they prefer the say-so of some casual maker of legend long since disproved.

1956 D. Meadows Eliz. Quintet iii. 204 Perhaps he truly believed the rest of the story—on the say-so of his assistant.

1986 P. Barker Century's Daughter viii. 134 I don't chastise my lads on anybody else's say-so.

2001 I. Sinclair Landor's Tower (2002) i. ii. 21 I'd sold him the odd book but I scarcely knew Lalage, and here I was setting off on a fool's errand on his say-so.

b. A pronouncement or order from an authoritative source, esp. an expression of permission or approval; authorization. Cf. sense 3.

ΚΠ

1857 ‘Major March’ Faca xvii. 97 To marry a girl on her father and mother's say so, no, no! that would never do.

1871 Indiana (Pa.) Democrat 16 Mar. We have mingled with the people whose ‘say so’ makes or unmakes adminis[tra]tions.

1924 ‘W. Fabian’ Sailors' Wives xvi. 186 ‘Give 'em to me.’ ‘Not without Bob's sayso.’

1934 D. Hammett Thin Man viii. 40 It's against the law to give a prisoner drinks or drugs except on a doctor's say-so.

1978 S. Brill Teamsters ii. 69 Giacalone and Provenzano had set up the meeting and the subsequent murder on the say-so of higher-ups in organized crime.

2004 N.Y. Times Mag. 2 May 50/2 Any American citizen alleged to be an enemy combatant could be detained indefinitely without charges or counsel on the government's say-so.

2. The right or opportunity to exercise influence over a decision, course of action, etc.; a right to be consulted or have a voice in a matter. Cf. say n.⁴ 5a.

ΘΚΠ

society > authority > control > [noun] > management or administration > right to take part in

saying1487

voice1835

say-so1858

1858 Amer. Freemason Nov. 324/1 He hasn't got the whole business in his hands, and he can't have it, either. There are others that will have a say-so in this affair.

1889 Belford's Mag. Jan. 261 The matter is one in which I, myself, shall have a say-so.

1902 W. N. Harben Abner Daniel 5 I think I've got a right..to have a say-so in this kind of a trade.

1947 J. Mulgan Report on Experience v. 53 I expect major-generals and upwards have a good deal of say-so.

1967 Chicago Defender 19 Aug. 3/3 It's the first time in 93 years that they have had the opportunity to have a say so in government.

2011 T. Monger Something she can Feel 20 Just because a man chooses you, does not mean that you don't have a say-so in the matter.

3. The right or authority to make the final decision on a matter. Cf. say n.⁴ 6.

ΘΚΠ

society > authority > [noun] > decisive authority

balance1393

resort1414

arbitramenta1533

voice1835

say1838

say-so1865

1865 G. W. Belles Let. 21 Feb. in R. Bardnell Preserve it Reader (2009) 137 If the private soldiers had the say so this war would soon end.

1873 George R. Maxwell vs. George Q. Cannon: Papers 40 in U.S. Congress. Serial Set (43rd Congr., 1st Sess.: House of Representatives Misc. Doc. 49) I The Mormon leaders control the elections, and have the say-so about everything.

1902 S. E. White Blazed Trail xxviii. 195 In questions of policy mine is the say-so every trip.

1989 B. Spock & M. Morgan Spock on Spock xviii. 213 The goal was to allow people to have a measure of power and say-so over their lives.

2013 P. Bloore Screenplay Business vi. 122 Somebody who's maybe 28, who's never written a thing in their life,..can come in and have the say-so over a script.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2015; most recently modified version published online June 2022).

单词	say-so
释义	say-son. Brit. /ˈseɪsəʊ/, U.S. /ˈseɪˌsoʊ/ Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: say v.¹, so adv. and conj. Etymology: < say v.¹ + so adv. and conj. 1. Chiefly with possessive, esp. in on (also upon) the say-so of, on (also upon) one's say-so. a. An assertion, assurance, or instruction unsupported by any authority other than the speaker's own; a person's word, and nothing more than that.In 19th cent., chiefly U.S. and English regional (midlands). ΘΚΠ the mind > language > statement > dogmatic assertion > [noun] > dogma or dictum conclusion1393 ipse dixit1574 say-so1637 1637 P. Heylyn Antidotum Lincolniense i. 49 They are only say-soes, and no proofes at all. 1676 J. Moxon Regulæ Trium Ordinum 2 Their Say-so stands for no Proof. 1757 S. Foote Author ii. 28 Do you love Me?.. With all my Soul... Upon your Sayso..Upon my Sayso. 1790 Ann. Reg. 1788 Poetry 185 On my Sayso, Miss, I'm turn'd thirteen. 1824 Niles' Reg. 10 Apr. 84/2 The whole number of republican members in 1824 (on the say-so of Messrs. Gales and Seaton) is 216. 1854 A. E. Baker Gloss. Northants. Words II. 197 Say-so, an assertion without an authority. ‘A mere say-so.’ 1896 Harper's Mag. June 33/2 It is just possible that I took him through from New York without a train, by the mere say-so of my pen. 1937 Notes & Queries 172 305/1 The labour of scholars is nothing to them; they prefer the say-so of some casual maker of legend long since disproved. 1956 D. Meadows Eliz. Quintet iii. 204 Perhaps he truly believed the rest of the story—on the say-so of his assistant. 1986 P. Barker Century's Daughter viii. 134 I don't chastise my lads on anybody else's say-so. 2001 I. Sinclair Landor's Tower (2002) i. ii. 21 I'd sold him the odd book but I scarcely knew Lalage, and here I was setting off on a fool's errand on his say-so. b. A pronouncement or order from an authoritative source, esp. an expression of permission or approval; authorization. Cf. sense 3. ΚΠ 1857 ‘Major March’ Faca xvii. 97 To marry a girl on her father and mother's say so, no, no! that would never do. 1871 Indiana (Pa.) Democrat 16 Mar. We have mingled with the people whose ‘say so’ makes or unmakes adminis[tra]tions. 1924 ‘W. Fabian’ Sailors' Wives xvi. 186 ‘Give 'em to me.’ ‘Not without Bob's sayso.’ 1934 D. Hammett Thin Man viii. 40 It's against the law to give a prisoner drinks or drugs except on a doctor's say-so. 1978 S. Brill Teamsters ii. 69 Giacalone and Provenzano had set up the meeting and the subsequent murder on the say-so of higher-ups in organized crime. 2004 N.Y. Times Mag. 2 May 50/2 Any American citizen alleged to be an enemy combatant could be detained indefinitely without charges or counsel on the government's say-so. 2. The right or opportunity to exercise influence over a decision, course of action, etc.; a right to be consulted or have a voice in a matter. Cf. say n.⁴ 5a. ΘΚΠ society > authority > control > [noun] > management or administration > right to take part in saying1487 voice1835 say-so1858 1858 Amer. Freemason Nov. 324/1 He hasn't got the whole business in his hands, and he can't have it, either. There are others that will have a say-so in this affair. 1889 Belford's Mag. Jan. 261 The matter is one in which I, myself, shall have a say-so. 1902 W. N. Harben Abner Daniel 5 I think I've got a right..to have a say-so in this kind of a trade. 1947 J. Mulgan Report on Experience v. 53 I expect major-generals and upwards have a good deal of say-so. 1967 Chicago Defender 19 Aug. 3/3 It's the first time in 93 years that they have had the opportunity to have a say so in government. 2011 T. Monger Something she can Feel 20 Just because a man chooses you, does not mean that you don't have a say-so in the matter. 3. The right or authority to make the final decision on a matter. Cf. say n.⁴ 6. ΘΚΠ society > authority > [noun] > decisive authority balance1393 resort1414 arbitramenta1533 voice1835 say1838 say-so1865 1865 G. W. Belles Let. 21 Feb. in R. Bardnell Preserve it Reader (2009) 137 If the private soldiers had the say so this war would soon end. 1873 George R. Maxwell vs. George Q. Cannon: Papers 40 in U.S. Congress. Serial Set (43rd Congr., 1st Sess.: House of Representatives Misc. Doc. 49) I The Mormon leaders control the elections, and have the say-so about everything. 1902 S. E. White Blazed Trail xxviii. 195 In questions of policy mine is the say-so every trip. 1989 B. Spock & M. Morgan Spock on Spock xviii. 213 The goal was to allow people to have a measure of power and say-so over their lives. 2013 P. Bloore Screenplay Business vi. 122 Somebody who's maybe 28, who's never written a thing in their life,..can come in and have the say-so over a script. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2015; most recently modified version published online June 2022). < n.1637
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