noun
receiving an imperial decree; obeying an imperial decree
Historical term used in contexts involving the Japanese imperial court. Refers to the act of receiving and carrying out an imperial decree.
奉勅の儀が宮中で行われた。
The ceremony of receiving the imperial decree was held at the Imperial Palace.
彼は奉勅の任を果たすため、地方へ赴いた。
He went to the provinces to fulfill his duty of obeying the imperial decree.