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Noun say-so has 3 senses

say-so - one chap's arbitrary assertion
--₁ is a kind of affirmation, assertion, statement
pronouncement, dictum, say-so - an authoritative declaration
--₂ is a kind of declaration
--₂ has particulars: directive
authority, authorization, authorisation, dominance, say-so - the power or right to give orders or make decisions; "he has the authority to issue warrants"; "deputies are given authorization to make arrests"
--₃ is a kind of control
--₃ has particulars:
power of appointment; carte blanche; command; lordship; muscle