Traditional authority, as defined by Max Weber, is a form of legitimate power that is conferred by custom, established traditions, and accepted practices that have been passed down over time. This type of authority is often associated with hereditary leadership, where the right to rule is inherited through family lineage and is accepted as legitimate because it has always been that way. Obedience is owed to the person in authority due to their traditional status and the sanctity of established customs, rather than based on their personal charisma or legally defined rules. Examples of traditional authority can be found in monarchies where power is passed down through royal families, or in traditional tribal societies where leadership is based on long-standing customs and norms. Weber contrasted traditional authority with charismatic authority, which is based on the exceptional personal appeal of a leader, and rational-legal authority, which is based on formally established rules and laws.