say–so
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Learner's definition of SAY–SO
[noncount]
informal
1
:
a statement that is not supported by any proof
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He said he did the work himself, but we have only his say-so that that's what actually happened.
2
:
permission that is given by a person who has authority
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She left the hospital on the say-so of her doctor.
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Nothing was done without his say-so.
3
:
the power to decide something
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She has the ultimate say-so on/over what will be taught.
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