PALACE

I. noun Etymology: Middle English palais, from Anglo-French, from Latin palatium, from Palatium, the Palatine Hill in Rome where the emperors' residences were built Date: 13th century 1. the official residence of a chief of state (as a monarch or a president), the official residence of an archbishop or bishop, 2. a large stately house, a large public building, a highly decorated place for public amusement or refreshment , II. adjective Date: 14th century of or relating to a ~, of, relating to, or involving the intimates of a chief executive , luxurious , deluxe