Definition of "say-so" [say-so]

• Informal An unsupported statement or assurance. (noun)
• Informal An authoritative expression of permission or approval. (noun)
• Informal The right or authority to decide. (noun)

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• "What did surprise me was the number of letters from readers who were put off by my willingness to give my husband broad say-so in terms of my discretionary spending."
• "We don't have the final say-so – therefore we do not judge."
• "They have the authority (and the numbers) to bring the issue to the floor without Quinn's say-so."