Related Clues:

• Declared
• Gave the go-ahead
• Gave confirmation
• Gave the O.K.
• Laid down the law
• Made the final decision
• Gave one's approval
• Stated as fact
• Left no room for argument
• Told it like it was
• Demanded without reason
• Made a claim
• "Because I ---!"
• Made a declaration
• Gave the OK