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Tantieme

Substantiv

full

royalty

noun

Comparative law notes

Germany

This translation would be the best choice in the context of intellectual property rights.

Definitions of royalty

English

a payment made by a producer of oil, natural gas, or other fossil fuels to the owner of the land on which this fossil fuels are found

Coal royalties are expected to reach $414 million.

English

a payment to someone such as a writer or musician each time that something they have created is sold or used; a payment made to the owner of a patent for the use of that patent under licence

The singer's ex-wife is suing the record label over the loss of royalties.