Say-so
noun
The permission or authority to do something.
You can't make that decision without the boss's say-so.
Often appears as...
- get someone's say-so
- have the final say-so
noun
An opinion or input on a matter.
Every team member has a say-so in the project planning.
Often appears as...
- give one's say-so
- having a say-so
Usage tips
Approving
noun
The permission or authority to do something.
You can't make that decision without the boss's say-so.
Often appears as...
- get someone's say-so
- have the final say-so
noun
An opinion or input on a matter.
Every team member has a say-so in the project planning.
Often appears as...
- give one's say-so
- having a say-so
Usage tips
Approving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Authority Level
Indicates a higher-up's needed permission for actions, emphasizing hierarchy.
We were waiting for the manager's say-so before proceeding.
Pro Tip 2/3Decision-making Power
Used to show who has the ultimate control over a decision.
The committee has the final say-so on the venue selection.
Pro Tip 3/3Without Explicit Permission
Often used to highlight action taken without seeking or waiting for approval.
He went ahead without the boss's say-so.
Pro Tip 1/3Authority Level
Indicates a higher-up's needed permission for actions, emphasizing hierarchy.
We were waiting for the manager's say-so before proceeding.
Pro Tip 2/3Decision-making Power
Used to show who has the ultimate control over a decision.
The committee has the final say-so on the venue selection.
Pro Tip 3/3Without Explicit Permission
Often used to highlight action taken without seeking or waiting for approval.
He went ahead without the boss's say-so.
Pro Tip 1/3Authority Level
Indicates a higher-up's needed permission for actions, emphasizing hierarchy.
We were waiting for the manager's say-so before proceeding.
Pro Tip 2/3Decision-making Power
Used to show who has the ultimate control over a decision.
The committee has the final say-so on the venue selection.
Pro Tip 3/3Without Explicit Permission
Often used to highlight action taken without seeking or waiting for approval.
He went ahead without the boss's say-so.
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Video examples
"The Cross-Eyed Beast" PIPE...
local prostitutes got it that had the last say-so so to speak you know this was not an age of indoor plumbing now you use Chang up a chamber pots which were sometimes delicately refer to as tinkle pots and
Video examples
Meet This Family of...
But not much happens without the boss's say-so. He can get pretty tough if he thinks anyone's out of line.
Video examples
"The Cross-Eyed Beast" PIPE...
local prostitutes got it that had the last say-so so to speak you know this was not an age of indoor plumbing now you use Chang up a chamber pots which were sometimes delicately refer to as tinkle pots and
Video examples
Meet This Family of...
But not much happens without the boss's say-so. He can get pretty tough if he thinks anyone's out of line.
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Rachel Maddow
American Journalist
It used to be that we disagreed over the basic facts we were fighting over, and we had different opinions about them. Now I think we accept different sources of authority. ... And people can establish credibility on their own say-so as long as nobody follows the trail and calls them out on it.
Quote examples
Solange Knowles
American Actress
When you're younger, you get shoved a lot. You don't really have a say-so.
Quote examples
Rachel Maddow
American Journalist
It used to be that we disagreed over the basic facts we were fighting over, and we had different opinions about them. Now I think we accept different sources of authority. ... And people can establish credibility on their own say-so as long as nobody follows the trail and calls them out on it.
Quote examples
Solange Knowles
American Actress
When you're younger, you get shoved a lot. You don't really have a say-so.
Example 1 of 2
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