A fine and costly residence, particularly that of a great official. The residence of a high dignitary of the Christian Church is called a palace; that of the Founder of his religion was known as a field, or wayside. There is progress.

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.

The official residence of a bishop or other distinguished personage.

A building with many different rooms; these were probably the places where wealthy people and members of the royal family lived

a large ornate exhibition hall

official residence of an exalted person (as a sovereign)

an expensive residence to maintain (ask some of the down-and-out British aristocracy)

an important urban residence of a royal or noble family,

the residence of a ruler