prestige; influence — the reputation or authority a person or organization has that commands respect and trust.
あの教授は長年の業績で高い威信を築いている。
That professor has built high prestige through years of achievement.
不祥事で会社の威信が損なわれた。
The company's prestige was damaged by the scandal.
政治家は威信を保つために慎重に行動する必要がある。
Politicians need to act carefully to maintain their prestige.