royalise

/rɔɪˈɑːlaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to make or declare something a royal prerogative or privilege

“The monarch decided to royalise the right to hunt in the national park.”

2. verb

to give or confer a royal quality or status upon something

“The company aimed to royalise its brand image by partnering with high-end designers.”

3. verb

to make or declare something a royal prerogative or privilege (archaic or poetic)

“In days of yore, the king would royalise the rights of his nobles.”

4. noun

the act of making or declaring something a royal prerogative or privilege

“The royalisation of the forest was a contentious issue among the local community.”

5. noun

the state of being a royal prerogative or privilege

“The royalisation of the monarchy has led to a renewed interest in the history of the institution.”

Synonyms

  • monarchise
  • regalise

Antonyms

  • degrade
  • demote