Word Meaning

royalty definition and meaning

n. The state of being royal; the condition or quality of a royal person; kingship; kingly office; sovereignty.
n. The person of a king or sovereign; majesty; as, in the presence of royalty.
n. An emblem of royalty; -- usually in the plural, meaning regalia.
n. Kingliness; spirit of regal authority.
n. Domain; province; sphere.
n. That which is due to a sovereign, as a seigniorage on gold and silver coined at the mint, metals taken from mines, etc.; the tax exacted in lieu of such share; imperiality.
n. A share of the product or profit (as of a mine, forest, etc.), reserved by the owner for permitting another to use the property.
n. Hence (Com.), a duty paid by a manufacturer to the owner of a patent or a copyright at a certain rate for each article manufactured; or, a percentage paid to the owner of an article by one who hires the use of it.

Crossword clues for royalty

- In the manner of a monarch
- Kings, queens, etc
- Kings, queens, etc.
- Nobility
- Sovereign ruler
- Sovereignty