final say

Local mayors would have the final say on whether to approve or deny such requests.

Of course, there’s a chance they might not have the final say.

Warriors immediately responded through Marshall, who raced away to dive in the corner, but it was Warrington who had the final say when Ashton intercepted French's pass and raced from near his own goal line to score.

But England have the final say on medical issues with centrally contracted players under the new Professional Game Partnership agreement and delays with the RFU's involvement in the management of the injury led to surgery being postponed.

After “The Pianist” made him the youngest lead actor winner in history, Brody learned that skill doesn’t guarantee success, especially not in a business where financiers have final say on what gets green-lit.