Phrase: The final say 

Meaning:

• Responsibility for making a decision, although other people can give their opinion first

• To say the final words in an argument or discussion, especially ones that decisively or conclusively end it.

• To have the authority to decide how something ultimately happens or is done.

Related words: in conclusion, final judgement, final decision

Example Sentences

• "The whole meeting just turned into chaos as everyone tried to have the final say."

• "David is so proud and always has to have the final say in every debate."

• "As the editor-in-chief, I have the final say on the layout design for every issue."

• "Look, I already gave you my final say on the matter."

• "The official has the final say on all judgment calls."

• "What is your final say?"

• "She has the final say, not you nor anybody else."

• "The president had the final say of all decisions made in this country."

• "Experts are increasingly developing AI to spot anomalies in medical imaging, and to help physicians in prioritizing medical care but for now, doctors have the final say."

• "If the courts approve extradition, the British government will still have the final say."