Legitimate power is an agreement between people that one person has the right to request specific behaviors from the other person.

Legitimate power is a type of power that is perceived as valid and that is accepted by the individuals being influenced. It can come from a variety of sources such as social norms, cultural traditions, legal systems, or organizational structures. Legitimate power relies on the belief that the person or entity exercising power has a legitimate right to do so, and therefore, requests for specific behaviors are seen as appropriate and reasonable.