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
  • The Planning Board voted 7-0 to recommend the new use to the Mooresville Board of Commissioners, which has final say.
    Joe Marusak July 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2025
Noun
  • While these days a voice recognition computer often listens to the trainees’ commands and reacts to them in real time, the FAA also hires people to operate as pilots on the other end of the radio to better emulate real-life situations.
    Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
  • The actor has quite the legacy of voice work, notably bringing to life the lovably frightening Sulley in Pixar’s Monsters Inc. franchise.
    Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 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 14 Jul. 2025.

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