noun
strong state power; iron fist; heavy-handed authority
Refers to the coercive power of a government or authority, often used in political or critical contexts. Implies forceful, sometimes oppressive, exercise of power.
政府は強権を発動してデモを抑え込んだ。
The government exercised its strong authority to suppress the demonstrations.
その大統領
The president is known for his heavy-handed methods.