Word Meaning

Meaning of royalty

- The state of being royal; the condition or quality of a royal person; kingship; kingly office; sovereignty.
- The person of a king or sovereign; majesty; as, in the presence of royalty.
- An emblem of royalty; -- usually in the plural, meaning regalia.
- Kingliness; spirit of regal authority.
- Domain; province; sphere.
- 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.
- A share of the product or profit (as of a mine, forest, etc.), reserved by the owner for permitting another to use the property.
- 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 clue for royalty

- Compensation owed by ruling class?
- In the manner of a monarch
- Kings, queens, etc
- Kings, queens, etc.
- Nobility
- Sovereign ruler
- Sovereignty