decision-making body
Refers to an organization, committee, or group that has the authority to make decisions. Often used in legal, corporate, or governmental contexts.
The board of directors is the company's highest decision-making body.
The United Nations Security Council is one of the international decision-making bodies.
A more general term for any decision-making body, without the nuance of 'will' or 'intention' that 意思 adds.
Standard kanji spelling using 意思 for 'intention' or 'will' in decision-making contexts.
Variant using 意志, which emphasizes volition or will; less common but seen in some formal or philosophical contexts.
Compound of 意思 (will, intention) + 決定 (decision) + 機関 (organization, body).