Royce

American

[rois] / rɔɪs /

noun

Josiah, 1855–1916, U.S. philosopher and educator.

Royce British

/ rɔɪs /

noun

Josiah . 1855–1916, US philosopher of monistic idealism. In his ethical studies he emphasized the need for individual loyalty to the world community

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District Court Judge Royce Lamberth has given authorities one week to put the international broadcaster back on air.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

In his ruling, US District Judge Royce Lamberth determined that Lake's appointment as senior advisor to the agency was made "in violation of the Appointments Clause and the Federal Vacancies Reform Act."

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

President Trump honored two storied military veterans during his State of the Union address, including 100-year-old veteran Royce Williams of Escondido, who survived what is believed to be the longest dog fight in military history.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

“In the skies over Korea in 1952, Royce was in the dogfight of a lifetime, a legendary dogfight,” Trump said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

Ser Waymar Royce asked with just the hint of a smile.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

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