Palace
WordNet
noun
(1) Official residence of an exalted person (as a sovereign)
(2) A large and stately mansion
(3) A large ornate exhibition hall
(4) The governing group of a kingdom
"The palace issued an order binding on all subjects"
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Etymology
From Middle English from Old French , which comes from , in reference to the Palatine Hill, one of the seven hills of Rome, where the aristocracy of the Roman Republic and—later, Roman emperors—built large, splendid residences.
Noun
- Official residence of a head of state or other dignitary, especially in a monarchical or imperial governmental system.
- A large and lavishly ornate residence.
- A large, ornate public building used for entertainment or exhibitions.