In feudalism, the legal interest or rights of a lord or superior in an estate in land held in fee, as opposed to the vassal's or tenant's interest.
The right of a government over the private property within its jurisdiction. Usually invoked to compel land owners to sell their property in preparation for a major construction project such as a freeway.
A royal right or prerogative, such as the exploitation of a natural resource; the granting of such a right; payment received for such a right.
Payment made to a writer, composer, inventor etc for the sale or use of intellectual property, invention etc.
The payment received by an owner of real property for exploitation of mineral rights in the property.
Someone in a privileged position.
A king and a queen as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em.
The bounds of a royal burgh.
People of royal rank, plus their families, treated as a group.
The rank, status, power or authority of a monarch.