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Say-so
01
the power one has to influence decisions and actions
Examples
She had the final say-so in approving the budget for the project.
Without his boss 's say-so, he could n't proceed with the changes to the plan.
02
an authoritative statement or declaration
Examples
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
Examples
He made that decision purely on his own say-so.
The rule was enforced at the say-so of a single employee.
