/ ˈpælətaɪn; NAmE / adjective [ only before noun ]
1.
( of an official, etc. in the past ) having the power in a particular area that a king or queen usually has
2.
( of an area of land ) ruled over by sb who has the power of a king or queen
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : from French palatin(e) , from Latin palatinus of the palace.