Max Weber discussed three different types of authority. Which example falls in the traditional authority category?

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Traditional authority is based on established belief in the sanctity of immemorial traditions and the legitimacy of those exercising authority under them. Pharaohs, as hereditary rulers of ancient Egypt, are an example of traditional authority, where their power was derived from the long-standing customs and societal structures.

Max Weber Discussed Three Different Types of Authority