also: りょうじょう
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
possessing territory; ruling over; managing
Only with reading りょうしょう
Rare term for holding or governing land. Reading is りょうしょう.
その武将は広大な領地を領掌していた。
The warlord possessed a vast territory.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
acknowledging; approving; granting
Rare variant of 了承 (りょうしょう). The reading りょうじょう is also attested. Used for formal acknowledgment or approval.
See also: 了承
上司の領掌を得てから計画を進めた。
We proceeded with the plan after obtaining the boss's approval.