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

英語での「say-so」の定義と意味

Say-so
01

決定権, 最終決定権

the power one has to influence decisions and actions
example
She had the final say-so in approving the budget for the project.
彼女はプロジェクトの予算承認において最終的な決定権を持っていた。
Without his boss 's say-so, he could n't proceed with the changes to the plan.
上司の承認なしでは、彼は計画の変更を進めることができなかった。
02

an authoritative statement or declaration

example
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
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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