have a voice —(also: have a say) have the right to express an opinion on a subject:
- The students should have a voice in determining the way in which universities should develop.
have voice—
1. have the physical ability to produce speech sounds:
- Many of the lower animals have voice, but none has the power of speech.
2. = have a voice:
- If we want people to be committed to successful completion of their obligations, then they must have voice in the choice of those commitments.
Note: The expression is not equivalent in meaning to the phrase be in voice—be in proper vocal condition for singing or speaking:
- But now I shall sing to you, and you will forgive me. I am in voice tonight.