ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
( -s )
1.
a. : one's unsupported assertion : one's bare word or assurance
you think the jury will find him guilty, just on your say-so — H.L.Davis
b. : an authoritative judgment or pronouncement : dictum
on the say-so of the physicians, the commission granted the extension — Saul Carson
2. : a right of final decision : authority , say
the federal government no longer has any say-so in the island's internal affairs — Sat. Eve. Post