say-so

say-so

(sā′sō′)n. pl. say-sos Informal 1. An unsupported statement or assurance: I'm not reporting him just on your say-so.2. An expression of permission or approval: If you want to borrow the bike, you have to get her say-so.3. The right or authority to decide: Do I have any say-so in this matter?

say-so

n 1. an arbitrary assertion 2. an authoritative decision 3. the authority to make a final decision

say′-so`

n., pl. say-sos. 1. one's personal statement or assertion. 2. right of final authority. 3. an authoritative statement. [1630–40]

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Noun

1.say-so - one chap's arbitrary assertionaffirmation, assertion, statement - the act of affirming or asserting or stating something

2.say-so - an authoritative declaration dictum, pronouncementdeclaration - a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)directive - a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity; "the boss loves to send us directives"

3.say-so - the power or right to give orders or make decisions; "he has the authority to issue warrants"; "deputies are given authorization to make arrests"; "a place of potency in the state"authority, potency, authorisation, authorization, dominancepower of appointment - authority given (in a will or deed) by a donor to a donee to appoint the beneficiaries of the donor's propertycontrol - power to direct or determine; "under control"carte blanche - complete freedom or authority to actcommand - the power or authority to command; "an admiral in command"imperium - supreme authority; absolute dominionlordship - the authority of a lordmuscle - authority or power or force (especially when used in a coercive way); "the senators used their muscle to get the party leader to resign"sovereignty - the authority of a state to govern another state

say-so

noun (Informal) assertion, authority, agreement, word, guarantee, sanction, permission, consent, assurance, assent, authorization, dictum, asseveration, O.K. or okay (informal) Nothing happens without their say-so.

say-so

noun1. Informal. The right and power to command, decide, rule, or judge:authority, command, control, domination, dominion, jurisdiction, mastery, might, power, prerogative, sovereignty, sway.2. Informal. The right or chance to express an opinion or participate in a decision:say, suffrage, voice, vote.

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