Verbal authorization (3-2)

I believe the answer is:

say-so

(Other definitions for say-so that I've seen before include "Go-ahead" , "Authorisation" , "Mere assertion (colloq.)" , "Arbitrary assertion" , "Authority to make or allow something to happen" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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