say-so
[
sey
-soh]
/ˈseɪˌsoʊ/
noun
,
plural
say-sos.
1.
one's personal statement or assertion.
2.
final authority; directing influence.
3.
an authoritative statement.
Origin
1630-40;
orig., one's mere word on a matter, as opposed to proof
Examples from the web for
say-so
They break into foreign markets with the state's help and its
say-so
.
British Dictionary definitions for
say-so
say-so
noun
(
informal
)
1.
an arbitrary assertion
2.
an authoritative decision
3.
the authority to make a final decision
Slang definitions & phrases for
say-so
say-so
noun
One's word, report, recommendation, etc
: No jury'll convict Manny on your say-so alone
(1637+)