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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? - Investopedia

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   Jul 22, 2024 · A royalty is a payment made to an individual or company for the ongoing use of their property, including copyrighted works, franchises, and natural...

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 › 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.

5. www.contractscounsel.com › b › royaltiesRoyalties: Definition & Types of Royalty Payments

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   A royalty is a fee paid to a product or patent owner by a third party for its use. A licensing agreement specifies the terms of royalty payments and can provide consistent income streams that are less risky than traditional securities.

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

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   Jan 20, 2023 · Royalties are payments of various types to owners of property for use of that property over a specific period of time. Learn the types of royalties and how they work.

7. www.freshbooks.com › glossary › accountingWhat Are Royalties: Definition & How Do They Work? - FreshBooks

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   Jun 7, 2024 · Royalties are a type of ordinary income generated from copyrights, patents, and oil and gas properties. A company may pay you for the right to use your work over a specified period of time. Royalties are usually based on the number of units sold (books, tickets to a concert, etc.).

8. 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.