noun
ruling party; party in power
Refers to the political party that currently holds government power. Often used in news and political commentary.
政権党は次の選挙で過半数を維持できるかどうかが焦点だ。
The focus is on whether the ruling party can maintain a majority in the next election.
Compound of 政権 (せいけん, 'political power') and 党 (とう, 'party').