A dominant noble, shrine or temple that acquired chigyo-ken was called chigyo-kokushu (provincial proprietor), and chigyo-kokushu had the right to make a recommendation of kokushi (provincial governors) of the province and the right to get kanmotsu (tribute goods paid as taxes or tithes).
知行権を獲得した有力貴族・有力寺社らを知行国主といい、知行国主は、知行国の国司推薦権や官物収得権を保有した。