royalty

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈɹɔɪəlti/
Noun
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

The rank, status, power or authority of a monarch.

2 Definition

People of royal rank, plus their families, treated as a group.

3 Definition

A royal right or prerogative, such as the exploitation of a natural resource; the granting of such a right; payment received for such a right.

4 Definition

The payment received by an owner of real property for exploitation of mineral rights in the property.

5 Definition

(by extension) Payment made to a writer, composer, inventor etc for the sale or use of intellectual property, invention etc.

6 Definition

Someone in a privileged position.

7 Definition

A king and a queen as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em.

8 Definition

The bounds of a royal burgh.