noun
umbrella organization; governing body; sanctioning body
Refers to an organization that oversees, coordinates, or governs multiple subordinate groups, such as a federation, association, or regulatory body.
この統括団体は、全国の地域支部をまとめている。
This umbrella organization brings together regional chapters nationwide.
国際大会のルールは、その競技の統括団体が定める。
The rules for international tournaments are set by the sport's governing body.
Compound of 統括 (とうかつ, 'unification, overall control') and 団体 (だんたい, 'organization, group'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word follows a common pattern for formal organizational terms.