palace
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4.6
- noun
- /ˈpælɪs/
- Literature
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Casa Real
- You know the regulations of the palace in regard to reporters.
- palace coup
- palace chief
In other words, to bequeath titles like mayor of the palace to their sons.
- In other words, to bequeath titles like mayor of the palace to their sons.
- And he is ready to reveal discussions he's had with the palace behind the scenes about these two.
- So the idea that the Palace somehow controls the press, Megan should provide the proof.
- But this was clearly attempted to smear by Buckingham Palace.
- Well, the answer was that most credits were owed to the palace and to the temples, and it's easier to cancel debts if they're due to you, as China's government knows.
Examples
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"Present this at the palace and tell them you are to see the Valet Royal."
Fiction book (1993) -
The officials gathered at the palace to discuss new policies for the kingdom.
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And in this world, in the palace of the Lord on top of the world.
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My family may not be at the palace, but in the city...
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And not just any palace, but the royal palace, whatever its present name was.
Fiction book (1993) -
For this is the palace from which you will rule this world and countless others.
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However, behind Parliament stood the palace, and behind the palace stood the military.
Academic text (1990) -
"I won't let you leave the palace," the colonel was saying.
Fiction book (1999) -
Please do not trust anyone around the palace who tries to delay or divert your visit.
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All this takes place in the great hall with its garden beyond, of the palace of Duke Alvise, a Venetian nobleman.
Synonyms
152
5.8
People who live and work for a king or queen, advising and serving them
16
3.2
The official London home and office of the king or queen
5
4.1
A group of people who serve and advise a king or queen, like family and nobles
2
4.7
A family of kings and queens who rule a country now or in the past
1
8.7
The official home of the Pope in Vatican City where he lives and works
The building in Vatican City where the Pope lives and works
A large historic building in London where Parliament meets
Compounds
4
3.9
A large luxury hotel and casino on the Las Vegas Strip known for Roman-style buildings and big shows
1
6.1
A large royal building near Paris built for King Louis XIV with grand rooms and famous gardens
How Powerful
Surface Forms
Etymology
Palace also came to mean the ruler's group of officials or the 'royal court' because those people worked in the palace and the name began to mean the people and power inside it.