#1 say-so n. one chap's arbitrary assertion. wn
#2 say-so n. [pronouncement, dictum] an authoritative declaration. wn
#3 say-so n. [authority, authorization, authorisation, potency, dominance] 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". wn
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