sovereign power; reins of government
Refers to the supreme political authority or control over a nation, often used in historical or formal contexts.
Those who hold the reins of government should listen to the voice of the people.
After the Meiji Restoration, sovereign power was returned to the Emperor.
restoration of imperial rule
Compound of 大 (great) and 政 (government, rule). The term has been used historically to refer to the ultimate governing authority, particularly in contexts like the Meiji Restoration.