say-so

== English == === Alternative forms === sayso === Etymology === From say +‎ so. Compare says who. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈseɪˌsəʊ/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈseɪˌsoʊ/ === Noun === say-so (plural say-sos) (informal) Authority, as backing some statement, injunction, or command. For more quotations using this term, see Citations:say-so. ==== Synonyms ==== leave permission === See also === blessing clearance go-ahead imprimatur placet sanction warrant what someone says goes === Anagrams === Soays