imperial decision; imperial sanction
General term for a decision or approval given by an emperor. Used in historical and modern contexts where imperial authority is involved.
direct ruling of the Emperor (under the Meiji constitution)
Specific historical term referring to the Emperor's direct ruling authority under the Meiji Constitution. Rare in modern usage outside historical or legal discussions.
The ministers went to the Imperial Palace to seek the imperial decision.
Under the Meiji Constitution, the direct ruling of the Emperor was considered one of the imperial prerogatives.