royalty
noun
UK/ˈrɔɪ.əl.ti/
US/ˈrɔɪ.əl.t̬i/
Definitions of royalty noun
family
- UncountableSingular/Plural verb
The members of a royal family, typically including the king, queen, and their close relatives.
She holds the belief that she is related to the royal family.
News about the royalty always captures public attention.
The young princess is soon to be a member of the royalty.
fee
- CountableUsually plural
A payment made to the legal owner of a property, patent, or copyrighted work, for the right to use it.
The author earns royalties from the sales of his book.
The company must pay royalties for the use of the patent.
Landowners receive royalties from the minerals extracted from their land.