Council of Five Elders
Historical term referring to the council of five powerful daimyo established by Toyotomi Hideyoshi to govern until his son Hideyori came of age. Often contrasted with the 五奉行 (Five Commissioners).
See also: 五奉行
The Council of Five Elders was established by Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
One of the Five Elders, Tokugawa Ieyasu, later seized power.
From 五 (go, 'five') + 大老 (tairō, 'elder' or 'senior councilor'). The term specifically denotes the council formed by Toyotomi Hideyoshi in the late 16th century.