noun
final authority; ultimate authority
Refers to the highest decision-making power in an organization or process, often used in business, legal, or administrative contexts.
このプロジェクトの最終権限は部長にある。
The final authority on this project rests with the department head.
裁判所が最終権限を持つ。
The court holds the ultimate authority.
Compound of 最終 (final, last) and 権限 (authority, power). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the meaning is transparent from its components.