say-so
Pronunciation
/ˈseɪˌsoʊ/
British pronunciation
/ˈseɪˌsəʊ/

Definition und Bedeutung von „say-so“ im Englischen

01

Entscheidungsgewalt, das letzte Wort

the power one has to influence decisions and actions
example
Beispiele
She had the final say-so in approving the budget for the project.
Sie hatte das letzte Wort bei der Genehmigung des Budgets für das Projekt.
Without his boss 's say-so, he could n't proceed with the changes to the plan.
Ohne das Go seines Chefs konnte er die Änderungen am Plan nicht vornehmen.
02

an authoritative statement or declaration

example
Beispiele
The new policy was issued under the mayor 's say-so.
He acted on the say-so of the safety inspector.
03

an arbitrary assertion or opinion, often personal or unofficial

example
Beispiele
He made that decision purely on his own say-so.
The rule was enforced at the say-so of a single employee.
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