Royal Revenue
/ˈrɔɪəl ˈrɛvəˌnuː/
Definitions
- (n.) Income or receipts collected by a sovereign or state, usually derived from taxes, fees, or profits of crown lands and other state-controlled resources.
The royal revenue funded the maintenance of the kingdom's armed forces.
- (n.) In historical contexts, the portion of national income reserved for the monarchy or ruling sovereign, distinct from private estates.
During medieval times, royal revenue was critical to the monarch's ability to exert authority over vassals.
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- royal revenue
- royal revenues
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Commentary
Royal revenue typically refers to monies accruing directly to the sovereign or state, highlighting its historical and fiscal significance in legal and constitutional contexts.
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