say-so has definitions from the field of law
1
[ noun ] an authoritative declaration
2
[ noun ] one chap's arbitrary assertion

Related terms

affirmation

3
[ noun ] (law) the power or right to give orders or make decisions

Examples

"he has the authority to issue warrants" "deputies are given authorization to make arrests"

4
[ noun ] the power or right to give orders or make decisions

Synonyms

authority dominance

Examples

"he has the authority to issue warrants" "deputies are given authorization to make arrests"

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