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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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2. www.investopedia.com › terms › rWhat Is a Royalty? How Payments Work and Types of Royalties

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   May 10, 2024 · 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 be...

3. 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.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishROYALTY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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.

5. public.com › learn › what-are-royaltiesWhat Are Royalties? Understanding What They Are and How They Work

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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.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › royaltyROYALTY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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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.

7. www.thebalancemoney.com › what-are-royalties-howWhat Are Royalties? - The Balance

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   Jan 20, 2023 · Definition. Royalties are payments to owners of property for use of that property. Royalties often deal with payments for the right to use intellectual property (IP) such as copyrights, patents, and trademarks. Key Takeaways. Royalties are payments that buy the right to use someone else's property.

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › royaltyROYALTY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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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.