I. ˈpa-ləs 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.
a. : the official residence of a chief of state (as a monarch or a president)
b. chiefly British : the official residence of an archbishop or bishop
2.
a. : a large stately house
b. : a large public building
c. : a highly decorated place for public amusement or refreshment
a movie palace
II. adjective
Date: 14th century
1. : of or relating to a palace
2. : of, relating to, or involving the intimates of a chief executive
a palace revolution
palace politics
3. : luxurious , deluxe