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getting paid every time someone enjoys your work without you lifting a finger again.
means a percentage of revenue or a fixed fee paid to whoever owns the rights to something being used, sold, or performed.
from from the crown's old claim on minerals and land found in the kingdom — the king got a cut just for being king, and creators eventually adopted the same racket for their own turf.
origin claimenglish monarchs literally owned all gold and silver found
music mathsongwriters and performers often get paid separately
never expiressome royalties pass to heirs for decades