power structure

countable uncountable

A system of authoritative power in an institution. / Those who participate in such a system.

Japanese Meaning

制度内の権威の体系（権力構造） / その権力体系に参加する人々（権力者たち）

The university's outdated power structure made it difficult for innovative ideas to gain support.

大学の古い権力構造のために、革新的なアイデアが支持を得にくかった。

Sense（1）

A system of authoritative power in an institution.

Sense（2）

Those who participate in such a system.

power structures

（ plural ）