Crossword Genius

Authority ( Informal ) (3-2)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

say-so

(Other definitions for say-so that I've seen before include "Arbitrary assertion" , "Authority - rumour" , "Authorisation" , "Go-ahead" , "Authority to make a decision" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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