noun
baton of command
Historical term for a commander's baton used to direct troops, often seen in period contexts.
戦国時代の大将は采配を振って兵を指揮した。
In the Warring States period, generals directed their troops by waving a baton of command.
新社長が采配を振るって会社を立て直した。
The new president took command and turned the company around.
彼の采配でプロジェクトは成功した。
The project succeeded under his direction.
Originally referred to a commander's baton used in battle; the figurative sense of 'command' developed from the idea of wielding authority.