noun
imperial command; emperor's private message
Historical term for a direct, often private, order or message from the emperor, as opposed to a formal public edict. Compare with 勅語 (chokugo), which is a more formal imperial rescript.
See also: 勅語
綸旨は、天皇が直接臣下に下す命令の一種である。
A rinji is a type of order issued directly by the emperor to a vassal.