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 None are likely to drop everything and come back home, just on Trump’s say-so. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2025 At his say-so, a series of military vehicles rolls slowly down the overgrown Seattle streets, followed by a small army of armed soldiers. EW.com, 28 Apr. 2025 The survivors were likely sheltering in the nearby grocery store, and Ellie and Dina barely wait for the say-so from Kat before creeping inside to investigate the eerie screeching. Sara Netzley, EW.com, 14 Apr. 2025 The Blooms kept a small portion of the business but did not have any say-so in the business’s operations. Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2025 In most Florida counties, property owners whose land is unincorporated but abuts a city can petition to enter the city boundaries without county government having a say-so. Stephen Hudak, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2025 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for say-so
Noun
  • The group Responsible Leadership for Ocotillo District wants residents to have a say in who’s representing them at city hall.
    Shawn Raymundo, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
  • Cinema-goers also gets a say, with audience awards for both German and international movies.
    Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 7 July 2025
Noun
  • Fulfillment is automated, which makes the model appealing, but success depends on strong marketing and a clear brand voice.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
  • But fans were not without Mays’ distinctive voice for long.
    Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 28 June 2025
Noun
  • In its first seven hours, The Format’s post earned nearly 5,000 likes, nearly 600 comments and more than 2,000 shares.
    Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
  • Despite the modest annual increase, the rise in the share of investor home purchases is more a reflection of how much the housing market has slowed as traditional buyers face growing affordability constraints, according to BatchData.
    CBS News, CBS News, 8 July 2025

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“Say-so.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/say-so. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.

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