The smallest socio-politic unit in "Adat Perpatih". Comes from the same bloodlines. They usually lives in the same area and their connections are very close.
"Buapak"
The leader for each "Perut". Has been elected by the "Perut"
"Lembaga"
Leader for each "suku". Every "suku" will elected one "Lembaga" that called Dato' Lembaga for solving problems regarding customs.
"Undang"
"Luak" is the distribution of ruling area. There are 4 "Luak Besar" in Negeri Sembilan which is Luak Rembau, Sungai Ujong, Johol and Jelebu. This 4 area is ruled by one "Undang" which was elected by "Lembaga" in their own 'Luak".
Although the 4 "Luak" is the main area, there are the fifth "Luak" which is referred as "Luak Tanah Mengandung" consisting of small "Luak" named as Ulu Muar, Terachi, Inas, Gunung Pasir and Jempol. "Luak Chief" is the one controlling this smaller "Luak" but he does not involved in the process of electing "Yang Dipertuan Besar".
"Yang Dipertuan Besar'
Negeri Sembilan ruler decendant of "Raja Pagar Ruyung". Elected by 4 "Undang" from Rembau, Sungai Ujong, Johol, Jelebu after this committee reach an agreement.
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