Definition for PAL'ACE

PAL'ACE, n. [Fr. palais; L. palatium; It. palazzo; Sp. palacio; G. pfalz, whence pfalzgraf, palsgrave; W. pâls; Russ. palata.]

  1. A magnificent house in which an emperor, a king or other distinguished person resides; as, an imperial palace; a royal palace; a pontifical palace; a ducal palace.
  2. A splendid place of residence; as, the sun's bright palace. – Addison.

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