noun
commander-in-chief; generalissimo
A supreme military rank or title, historically used for the highest commander of an army or state forces. In modern contexts, it may refer to the ceremonial title held by the Emperor of Japan under the former constitution.
大元帥は全軍の指揮を執った。
The generalissimo took command of the entire army.
旧憲法
Under the former constitution, the Emperor, as commander-in-chief, held supreme command of the army and navy.