Legal-Rational Authority is a form of leadership based on established laws and procedures. It is characterized by a system of rules that are formally enacted and enforced, ensuring that authority is derived from legal statutes rather than personal charisma or tradition. This type of authority is common in modern bureaucratic organizations and governments. In Max Weber's theory of authority, legal-rational authority is one of three types, alongside traditional authority and charismatic authority. Leaders in this system, such as elected officials or appointed bureaucrats, gain their power through legal means, and their legitimacy is rooted in the belief that laws and regulations should govern society.