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
The Blooms kept a small portion of the business but did not have any say-so in the business’s operations.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for say-so
Noun
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Some critics are worried that Musk would have an even greater say in NASA if Isaacman is confirmed.—
Wendy Whitman Cobb,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2025
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But, according to a later New York Observer report, Lowry moved swiftly to rein in their power, layering a set of deputy directors above them who would manage the finances and have final say over their priorities.—
Rachel Corbett,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And the damage to his vocal cords seemed to freeze his voice in time.—
Jenni Carlson,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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When Thurston spoke about it, his voice brightened.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In January, the company scrapped a rights issue of shares, opting to borrow 450 billion won from Ryu to reduce its debt burden, which had ballooned to 1.5 times equity.—
Gloria Haraito,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Ludvig Aberg, a runner-up in his Masters debut a year ago, suddenly had a share of the lead when McIlroy fell apart on the middle of the back nine.—
Time,
Time,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Say-so.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/say-so. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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