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Palace

The residence of a sovereign, including the lodgings of high officers of state, and rooms for business, as well as halls for ceremony and reception.

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Alcazar 76% connected

A fortress; also, a royal palace.

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Authorities 76% connected

of Authority

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Government 76% connected

The act of governing; the exercise of authority; the administration of laws; control; direction; regulation; as, civil, church, or family government.

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Hall 76% connected

A building or room of considerable size and stateliness, used for public purposes; as, Westminster Hall, in London.

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Manse 76% connected

A dwelling house, generally with land attached.

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Mansion 76% connected

A dwelling place, -- whether a part or whole of a house or other shelter.

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Regime 76% connected

Mode or system of rule or management; character of government, or of the prevailing social system.

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Residence 76% connected

The act or fact of residing, abiding, or dwelling in a place for some continuance of time; as, the residence of an American in France or Italy for a…

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Palatial 74% connected

Of or pertaining to a palace; suitable for a palace; resembling a palace; royal; magnificent; as, palatial structures.

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Palatial 74% connected

Of or pertaining to a palace; suitable for a palace; resembling a palace; royal; magnificent; as, palatial structures.

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Castle 92% connected

A fortified residence, especially that of a prince or nobleman; a fortress.

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