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palace

pal·ace [ pálləss ] (plural pal·ac·es)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. official residence of sovereign: a grand and imposing building that is the official residence of a king or queen, a head of state such as a president, or a high-ranking aristocrat or church dignitary

2. large building for entertainment: a large public or private building with an imposing ornate style, used for entertainment or exhibitions
an old movie palace fallen into disrepair

[13th century. Via Old French palais< Latin palatium, after Palatium "Palatine Hill," where the emperor Augustus built a house]
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