noun
- members of a royal family, especially a king, queen, prince, or princess
- the status or power of being a king or queen
- a payment made to someone for the use of their property, invention, or work
Usage: business; legal
Examples
- The British royalty attended the state dinner.
- She was born into royalty and lived in a palace.
- The author receives royalty payments from book sales.
- Oil companies pay royalties to landowners.
- The crown jewels symbolize the power of royalty.
- Musicians earn royalties when their songs are played on the radio.
- European royalty gathered for the wedding ceremony.