noun
authority of the chair; power of the Speaker; power of the President of the House of Councillors
Refers to the formal powers and authority vested in the presiding officer of a legislative body, such as the Speaker of the House of Representatives or the President of the House of Councillors in Japan.
議長職権を行使して、審議の進行を管理する。
The chair exercises the authority of the office to manage the proceedings.
議長職権に基づき、議員の発言を制限することができる。
Based on the authority of the chair, the Speaker can limit a member's remarks.
Compound of 議長 (chairperson, Speaker) and 職権 (official authority).