say-so

名词 say-so:

1. one chap's arbitrary assertion
2. an authoritative declaration
   同义词：pronouncement, dictum
3. the power or right to give orders or make decisions
   同义词：authority, authorization, authorisation, potency, dominance

1. Don't just accept his say-so: find out for yourself.
   别听他信口开河，你得自己去弄清楚。
2. You don't need my say-so to change things.
   你不必向我请示可自行做些变动。