as in say
the right to express a wish, choice, or opinion
some of the members complained they didn't have any say-so in how the organization spent its funds
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Recent Examples of say-so
Never ever move money anywhere on the say-so of someone who has reached out to you by phone.
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Zak Doffman, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
In recognition that spending cuts cannot take place without congressional say-so, members have formed counterpart caucuses on Capitol Hill.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
Rhaenyra doesn’t scold Jace for treating with the Freys without her say-so, at least not much.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 14 July 2024
With that said, the steady move to USB-C actually started on Apple’s own say-so, in 2018 with the iPad Pro.
—Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 11 Sep. 2024
Political onlookers seem to think Swift has become so powerful that there’s a chance her say-so might actually swing the needle in a meaningful direction.
—Constance Grady, Vox, 12 Sep. 2024
For the first time in the United Kingdom’s history, warrants to intercept communications are subject to judicial review; previously, the executive branch could execute these on its own say-so.
—Jennifer Daskal, Foreign Affairs, 16 Oct. 2017
The severity of the crisis led Congress to appropriate $700 billion for the Troubled Asset Relief Program largely on the say-so of the Bush administration.
—Francis Fukuyama, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2014
So Biden has loyalty — the kind that isn’t switching candidates without his say-so.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2024
Zak Doffman, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
In recognition that spending cuts cannot take place without congressional say-so, members have formed counterpart caucuses on Capitol Hill.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
Rhaenyra doesn’t scold Jace for treating with the Freys without her say-so, at least not much.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 14 July 2024
With that said, the steady move to USB-C actually started on Apple’s own say-so, in 2018 with the iPad Pro.
—Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 11 Sep. 2024
Political onlookers seem to think Swift has become so powerful that there’s a chance her say-so might actually swing the needle in a meaningful direction.
—Constance Grady, Vox, 12 Sep. 2024
For the first time in the United Kingdom’s history, warrants to intercept communications are subject to judicial review; previously, the executive branch could execute these on its own say-so.
—Jennifer Daskal, Foreign Affairs, 16 Oct. 2017
The severity of the crisis led Congress to appropriate $700 billion for the Troubled Asset Relief Program largely on the say-so of the Bush administration.
—Francis Fukuyama, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2014
So Biden has loyalty — the kind that isn’t switching candidates without his say-so.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for say-so
Noun
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The letter argues that taxpayers should have a say in such a thing since the state government contributes money to the event.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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The system gives the patient a say in the process, which will be acknowledged by the staff.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Consumer adoption of voice technology has also seen a significant uptick.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes,
5 Feb. 2025
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To use your voice and your vision for a live television audience, there’s a lot of adrenaline in that.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
5 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The bill also seeks to earmark a share of sales tax revenue presently allocated to the general fund for TDOT, which Pody said would follow the majority of other state departments.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
3 Feb. 2025
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As a share of their total, 13 per cent of Liverpool’s passes went long, their third-highest rate in the 2024-25 Premier League.—
Mark Carey,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Say-so.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/say-so. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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