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   Roy·al·ty

   /ˈroi(ə)ltē/

   

   noun

   • 1. people of royal blood or status: "diplomats, heads of state, and royalty shared tables at the banquet"
   • ▪ a member of a royal family: "she swept by as if she were royalty"
   • ▪ the status or power of a king or queen: "the brilliance of her clothes, her jewels, all revealed her royalty"
   • ▪ the most successful, famous, or highly regarded members of a particular group: "it's not often you meet real Hollywood royalty, let alone chat to Angelina Jolie and Dustin Hoffman in one day"
   • 2. a sum of money paid to a patentee for the use of a patent or to an author or composer for each copy of a book sold or for each public performance of a work: "the royalties paid to writers for recorded music"
   • 3. a royal right (now especially over minerals) granted by the sovereign to an individual or corporation.
   • ▪ a payment made by a producer of minerals, oil, or natural gas to the owner of the site or of the mineral rights over it.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French roialte, from roial (see royal). The sense ‘royal right (especially over minerals’) (late 15th century) developed into the sense ‘payment made by a mineral producer to the site owner’ (mid 19th century), which was then transferred to payments for the use of patents and published materials.

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   4 days ago · A royalty is a legally binding payment made to an individual or company for the ongoing use of their property, including copyrighted works, franchises, and natural resources. Royalties can...

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   What does royalty mean?

   • : a share of the product or profit reserved by the grantor especially of an oil or mining lease : a payment to an author or composer for each copy of a work sold or to an inventor for each item sold under a patent It was an honor and a privilege to dine with royalty. On our wedding day, we were treated like royalty.

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   What is a royalty rate?

   • The royalty rate (the amount of the royalty) is typically a percentage based on factors such as the exclusivity of rights, technology, and the available alternatives. Royalty agreements should benefit both the licensor (the person receiving the royalty) and the licensee (the person paying the royalty).

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   What does royalty mean in music?

   • Royalty is a good word for describing a family of kings, queens, princes, and princesses. If you are in the music business, you may expect a payment, or royalty every time your song is played. How's that for royal treatment? The noun royalty means a group of royals, or kings and their extended families.

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   What is a royalty agreement?

   • A royalty agreement is a legal contract between a licensor and a licensee. It grants the licensee the right to use the licensor’s intellectual property in exchange for royalty payments. The agreement will show the royalty rate and terms. It will also state the parties involved, the rights granted, and the period of use.

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4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › royaltyRoyalty Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of ROYALTY is royal status or power : sovereignty. How to use royalty in a sentence.

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   ROYALTY definition: 1. the people who belong to the family of a king and queen: 2. a payment made to writers, people…. Learn more.

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   ROYALTY meaning: 1. the people who belong to the family of a king and queen: 2. a payment made to writers, people…. Learn more.

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   Sep 20, 2023 · Royalties represent payments made to creators or rights holders for the use or reproduction of their intellectual property, such as music, art, or patents. It’s a way to reward creators for their work or innovation, often providing them with a stream of income whenever their property is used.

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   character or quality proper to or befitting a sovereign; nobility. the most well-known and admired member or members of a particular field or category: Her parents are Hollywood royalty. The brand is royalty among champagnes.

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   The noun royalty means a group of royals, or kings and their extended families. Queen Elizabeth of England is a member of Britain's royalty, for example. You can also use royalty to describe the payment a writer