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
This alarms Western and Israeli intelligence agencies, and nothing in the current framework beyond Iran’s say-so meaningfully constrains its path to a weapons-grade threshold.
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Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
All based on little more than its current say-so, one at odds with its own regulatory actions.
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Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
No one is unjustly denied health care or a property insurance claim on the final say-so of AI review.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
All based on little more than its current say-so, one at odds with its own regulatory actions.
—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
No one is unjustly denied health care or a property insurance claim on the final say-so of AI review.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for say-so
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The takeaway for other condo associations is to carefully review their governing documents with qualified legal counsel to determine if their boards have a say in whether unit sales/transfers are approved or disapproved before taking such actions.
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Legal, compliance, risk, IT, finance and senior leadership may all have a say before a vendor is seriously considered.
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The production made use of Malaysia’s post-production infrastructure and incorporated creative voices from across South and Southeast Asia.
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This year’s milestone edition furthers that legacy by pairing foundational film voices with the next generation of artistic troublemakers.
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Spending on Medi-Cal has more than doubled over the last 10 years, which the LAO attributes to an increase in costs per enrollee, more enrollees and a greater share of seniors seeking care, among other factors.
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The two share 21-year-old sextuplets Hannah, Leah, Alexis, Joel, Aaden and Collin, as well as 24-year-old twins Mady and Cara.
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“Say-so.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/say-so. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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