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
  • But because Boring’s project started so small and didn’t use federal funding, the commission wouldn’t have a say.
    Daniel Rothberg, ProPublica, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Khan revealed all players will have a say in the team's next head coach, not just quarterback Trevor Lawrence.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The suburbs are seeking a voice in transit issues, including key concerns such as paratransit service, better connections in bus service and the ability to use one pass for all types of transit.
    Sarah Freishtat, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2025
  • True inclusion is about ensuring all voices are valued and contribute to shaping the organization's future.
    Julie Kratz, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The income generated from those contracts with Fox, CBS and NBC provides 16 of the 18 schools (Oregon and Washington have half shares through 2029) with about $75.2 million from the conference office during the current fiscal year.
    Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
  • In both analysts’ math, separating MSG Networks from Sphere would add an additional 27% (under Ross’ calculations) to 58% (Joyce’s $3 a share) to its share price.
    Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 9 Jan. 2025

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“Say-so.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/say-so. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.

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