Royalty

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Definition of 'Royalty'

A payment to an owner for the use of property, especially patents, copyrighted works, franchises or natural resources.
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Investopedia explains 'Royalty'

Royalties are usually expressed as a percentage of the revenues obtained through the use of the owner's property.

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