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royalty (s) (noun), royalties (pl)
1. The members of the royal family: The famous horse race, "The Royal Ascot" was attended by the royalty of England.
2. The power, rank, or status of a king or queen: King Charles II has the standing of a royalty.
3. The percentage of the income or profit from the sales of a performance, book, patented invention, etc. which is paid to the author, inventor, etc.: After completing his novel, having it published, and being sold in the book stores, Mr. Smart received a sizeable amount of royalties.
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