royalty-free

Questions

What does royalty-free mean?

Of software, content, or materials, licensed for use after a one-time payment or fee, with no additional royalties required per use, reproduction, or distribution.

Where does royalty-free come from?

From royalty + -free.

How to pronounce royalty-free

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