当局(とうきょく)

とうきょく
noun
the authorities, the bureau
1. the authorities, the relevant agency, the bureau
The government body or officials responsible for a particular matter. Used to refer to regulatory, law enforcement, or administrative authorities without specifying the exact organization.
当局(とうきょく)が調査(ちょうさ)に乗(の)り出(だ)した。
The authorities launched an investigation.
金融(きんゆう)当局(とうきょく)が新(あら)たな規制(きせい)を発表(はっぴょう)した。
The financial authorities announced new regulations.
現地(げんち)当局(とうきょく)は住民(じゅうみん)に避難(ひなん)勧告(かんこく)を出(だ)し、被害(ひがい)の拡大(かくだい)防止(ぼうし)に努(つと)めている。
Local authorities issued an evacuation advisory to residents and are working to prevent the damage from spreading.

USAGE:
A formal term used primarily in news reporting and official contexts. Often preceded by a modifier specifying the field of responsibility.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 捜査(そうさ)当局(とうきょく): investigative authorities
  • 金融(きんゆう)当局(とうきょく): financial authorities
  • 規制(きせい)当局(とうきょく): regulatory authorities
  • 現地(げんち)当局(とうきょく): local authorities
  • 当局者(とうきょくしゃ): an official, an authority figure
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