say-so
say
seɪ
sei
so
soʊ
sow
British pronunciation
/ˈseɪˌsəʊ/

Définition et signification de « say-so » en anglais

Say-so
01

aval, permission, autorisation

the power one has to influence decisions and actions
example
Exemples
Without his boss 's say-so, he could n't proceed with the changes to the plan.
Sans le feu vert de son patron, il ne pouvait pas procéder aux modifications du plan.
02

an authoritative statement or declaration

example
Exemples
He acted on the say-so of the safety inspector.
03

an arbitrary assertion or opinion, often personal or unofficial

example
Exemples
The rule was enforced at the say-so of a single employee.
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