Parental authority or rights — the legal rights and duties parents have toward their children, such as custody, care, and management of property; often an issue in divorce cases.
離婚後、親権は母が持つことになった。
After the divorce, custody (parental rights) was granted to the mother.
親権を巡って両親が裁判で争った。
The parents fought over custody in court.
親権には子どもの福祉を最優先する義務が伴う。
Parental authority carries the duty to prioritize the child's welfare.