royalty royalty /ˈrɔɪəlti/

noun

1. () Payment to the holder of a patent, copyright or resource for the right to use their property  ( royalty )
   payment to the holder of a patent, copyright or resource for the right to use their property
    He received royalties on his book
   he received royalties on his book
   
2. () Royal persons collectively  ( royal line , royal family , royal house , royalty )
   royal persons collectively
    The wedding was attended by royalty
   the wedding was attended by royalty