強権
Meanings
1
strong state power; iron fist; heavy-handed authority
Refers to the coercive power of a government or authority, often used in political or critical contexts. Implies forceful, sometimes oppressive, exercise of power.
The government exercised its strong authority to suppress the demonstrations.
The president is known for his heavy-handed methods.
Usage patterns
- 強権を振るうto wield an iron fist / exercise heavy-handed authority
The government wielded an iron fist against the opposition.
- 強権で〈事〉を抑えるto suppress something through heavy-handed authority
That country suppressed the protests with an iron fist.