shàng​fāng​bǎo​jiàn

imperial sword

尚方宝剑 尚方寶劍 shàng​fāng​bǎo​jiàn
imperial sword
the emperor's sword, used in history and fiction to grant a high-ranking official the power to act first and report later (execute summary justice)
special mandate
a metaphor for delegated power or special permission given by a superior that allows an official to act with full authority

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