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say-so Meaning & Definition

/ˈseɪˌsəʊ/

What Does Say-So Mean?

As a noun, say-so means Authority, as backing some statement, injunction, or command.

Quick Facts About Say-So

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈseɪˌsəʊ/
Synonymsauthority, dictum and dominance
Pluralsay-sos

Say-So Definition (Noun)

  1. Authority, as backing some statement, injunction, or command.

    I wouldn't buy anything that expensive just on the say-so of a saleman.

Synonyms of Say-So

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Say-So in a Sentence

I wouldn't buy anything that expensive just on the say-so of a saleman.

You are not to go into that room without my say-so.

On whose say-so?

Word Forms & Grammar

say-so (plural say-sos)

Words That Rhyme With Say-So

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Origin of Say-So

From say +‎ so. Compare says who.

Frequently Asked Questions About Say-So

What part of speech is say-so?

Say-so is a noun.

What is another word for say-so?

Words with a similar meaning to say-so include authority, dictum and dominance. See the full list of say-so synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of say-so?

The plural of say-so is say-sos.

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