Say-so

//ˈseɪˌsəʊ//

Synonyms for "say-so" (53 found)

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Closest matches (11)

allegation announcement annunciation assertion avowal behest bidding carte blanche

Noun(3 words)

authorisation authority authorization

Strong matches (16)

choice commandment conclusion creed declaration dictate discretion enunciation free choice free will imperative ipse dixit manifesto

Noun(3 words)

dictum dominance leave

Related words (26)

option pleasure position position paper predicate predication proclamation profession proposition protest protestation recommendation say saying stance stand statement utterance voice vouch

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Noun(4 words)

permission potency pronouncement voice

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5 entries

affirmation assertion control declaration statement

Related terms

8 entries

blessing clearance go-ahead imprimatur placet sanction warrant what someone says goes

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Don't let anyone in there without Tom's say-so.

Source: tatoeba (3726077)

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

Source: wiktionary

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

Source: wiktionary

On whose say-so?

Source: wiktionary

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