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. 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
  • In this instance, the government would have the final say on who buys the operating system.
    Ryan Whitwam, Ars Technica, 10 Mar. 2025
  • After producing multiple fan-favorites over the years, Robert Rodriguez is letting the fans have a say in the filmmaking process.
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Rate your 'Film of the Year': Join our Movie Meter panel and make your voice heard!
    Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
  • The Leo full moon on the 12th encourages you to use your voice more boldly, whether that’s through writing, teaching, public speaking, or social media.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Some states disenfranchise people for felony convictions; Mississippi includes offenses such as shoplifting, and disenfranchises a far greater share of Black citizens than white.
    Essence, Essence, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Lionsgate owns almost 88% of Lionsgate Studios shares.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2025

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“Say-so.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/say-so. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.

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