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 weather may have a say in the game, but the team is a rain or shine mix of raw talent and grizzled veterans.
    Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
  • Antetokounmpo will also have some say in how things go down, and his interest in joining any teams will be a major factor.
    Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 May 2025
Noun
  • Being the most important voice on the legislation and taking ever-shifting positions is a bad combination that makes crafting a no-margin-for-error piece of legislation that much harder.
    The Editors, National Review, 12 May 2025
  • Murderbot’s voice is intended to generate laughs, but much of the rest of the series, generally overlit and visually flat (albeit with decent special effects), wants to be funny as well.
    Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2025
Noun
  • General and President Dwight D. Eisenhower was not a political angel and made his share of mistakes, like all who engage in politics.
    George Liebmann, Baltimore Sun, 21 May 2025
  • Eagle, desperate to avoid denying Palace their place in Europe, could yet conclude a sale of its shares.
    Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 21 May 2025

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“Say-so.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/say-so. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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