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[けん()·げん()]
kengen
noun

English Meaning(s) for 権限

noun
  1. power; authority; jurisdiction

Definition and Synonyms for 権限

Dominance the power or right to give orders or make decisions
Synonyms: 委任, , 権力, 権能, 権限, 決定権
Authority an authoritative written work
Synonyms: つきもの, オーソリティ, 典拠, 出典, 威令, 威光, 威力, 威権, 押し, 押す, 権力, 権威, 権能, 権限, 職権, 重鎮
Jurisdiction in law
Synonyms: 所轄, 権限, 管区, 管轄
Authority an expert whose views are taken as definitive
Synonyms: オーソリティ, 大宗, 大家, 大家, 大家, 権威, 権限, 泰山北斗, 泰斗, 職権
Jurisdiction the territory within which power can be exercised
Synonyms: 所轄, 権限, 管区, 管轄

Meanings for each kanji in 権限

» authority; power; rights
» limit; restrict; to best of ability

Categories 権限 is a member of

Control power to direct or determine
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Book a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
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District a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
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Expert a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 権限

Sample Sentences for 権限

Having reached the rank of prime minister, and with the enthusiastic support of the masses, it seems he is able to wield presidential powers.
I don't have the authority to give you the green light.
The decision belongs to him.
The widespread application of administrative guidance is considered to be a uniquely Japanese practice in which bureaucrats exert authority, without any legal backing, telling the private sector what to do and what not to do.
The Assembly of Tibetan People's Deputies, established in 1960, is the legislature that holds the highest jurisdiction in the society of exiled Tibetans.

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