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.