Authority stays tight-lipped?

I believe the answer is:

say-so

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(Other definitions for say-so that I've seen before include "Final authority" , "Arbitrary assertion" , "Go-ahead" , "Authorisation" , "Final approval" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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