Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

final-say

Noun
/ˈfaɪ.nəl seɪ/
Definition
The ultimate authority or decision-making power in a particular situation or matter.
Examples
  • The committee had the final say on the project proposals.
  • As the manager, she always has the final say in hiring decisions.
  • In our family, my father usually has the final say when it comes to big purchases.
Meaning
The term ‘final say’ refers to the last word or the decisive voice in an argument or decision.
Synonyms
  • authority
  • control
  • decision-making power
  • ultimate say