(informal) Authority, as backing some statement, injunction, or command.
Used in a Sentence
say-so
Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for say-so.
Editorial note
You don't crash a start-up on the say-so of an early hire.
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Quick take
(informal) Authority, as backing some statement, injunction, or command.
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Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for say-so.
noun
(informal) Authority, as backing some statement, injunction, or command.
See also: authority, dictum, dominance, pronouncement
Example sentences
You don't crash a start-up on the say-so of an early hire.
Still, compliance with a detainer means an arrested citizen can be detained for up to five calendar days (48 hours + 3 day weekend) without charge, or indeed any sort of judicial review, merely on ICE's say-so.
On the other hand, I find it disturbing that ICE could simply order my local police department to detain me (a US citizen) without getting a warrant, just on their say-so.
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use say-so in a sentence?
You don't crash a start-up on the say-so of an early hire.
What does say-so mean?
(informal) Authority, as backing some statement, injunction, or command.
What part of speech is say-so?
say-so is commonly used as noun.