final say

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Looking forward, the council—which has the final say on the content of the accreditation standards—has proposed a permanent repeal effective as soon as this August.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

“While the market continues to price a full resumption of flows, a number of shippers/insurers may be reluctant to rush back in with Iran having a final say on passage.”

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Although the five-member panel is the final authority on whether a police shooting is in or out of policy, the chief has final say on officer discipline.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

However, France regained possession off the restart and - just as in this fixture in Lyon two years ago - Ramos had the final say.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Even if he wanted to take us with him, how could he possibly persuade the Nazi administrators, especially Amon Goeth, who had absolute final say over us, to go along with such a crazy scheme?

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson