有権
Meanings
1
holding a right; eligibility
Used in formal or legal contexts to indicate that someone possesses a specific right, such as voting rights or copyright. Often appears in compounds like 有権者 (eligible voter).
Eligible voters who hold the right to vote have a duty to go to the polling station.
As the rights holder who owns the copyright of this work, he can claim royalties.
2
having political power; having clout
Refers to possessing influence or authority, especially in political or organizational settings. Less common than sense 1 and often used in news or analytical writing.
The faction that holds power within the party will likely influence the next leadership election.