職権
Meanings
1
official authority; ex-officio authority; power
Refers to the authority or power vested in a person by virtue of their official position or office. Often used in legal, administrative, or organizational contexts.
The mayor overturned the decision using his official authority.
Police officers must not abuse their authority.
Usage patterns
- 職権を乱用するto abuse one's official authority
The official abused his authority for personal gain.
- 職権を行使するto exercise one's official authority
The judge exercised his official authority and ordered an investigation.
- 職権で〈事〉を行うto do something by virtue of one's official authority
The prosecutor started the investigation on his own authority.