For example, authority to influence decision? (3)
I believe the answer is:
say
I believe this is a quadruple definition!!
'for example' is the first definition.
('say' can be used to introduce an example)
'authority' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in other clues)
'to influence' is the third definition.
(I've seen this in other clues)
'decision?' is the fourth definition.
(thesaurus)
(Other definitions for say that I've seen before include "Let us suppose" , "Utter words" , "Express in words" , "Speak, declare" , "Pronounce" .)