- the official residence of a king, queen, bishop, or other sovereign or exalted personage.
- a large and stately mansion or building.
- a large and usually ornate place for entertainment, exhibitions, etc.
- the official residence of a reigning monarch or member of a royal family
- the official residence of various high-ranking church dignitaries or members of the nobility, as of an archbishop
- a large and richly furnished building resembling a royal palace
