say

the chance to speak

let him have his say

give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority

I said to him to go home

She ordered him to do the shopping

express a supposition

Let us say that he did not tell the truth

Let's say you had a lot of money--what would you do?

indicate

The clock says noon

communicate or express nonverbally

What does this painting say?

Did his face say anything about how he felt?

recite or repeat a fixed text

Say grace

She said her `Hail Mary'

speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way

She pronounces French words in a funny way

I cannot say `zip wire'

utter aloud

She said `Hello' to everyone in the office

express in words

He said that he wanted to marry her

tell me what is bothering you

state as one's opinion or judgement; declare

I say let's forget this whole business

report or maintain

He alleged that he was the victim of a crime

He said it was too late to intervene in the war

have or contain a certain wording or form

The passage reads as follows

What does the law say?