noun
Monopoly Bureau
Historical term for the Japanese government agency that managed monopolies on salt, tobacco, and camphor. Now obsolete as an active institution.
専売局は、かつて塩やタバコの専売を管理していた。
The Monopoly Bureau formerly managed the monopolies on salt and tobacco.
専売公社 refers to the public corporation that succeeded the Monopoly Bureau, such as the Japan Tobacco and Salt Public Corporation.
Compound of 専売 (monopoly) and 局 (bureau, office). The term refers to a specific historical government agency.