palatine

• Adjectif relatif au palais, en particulier royal ou impérial ; historiquement utilisé pour décrire des officiers ou des territoires liés au palais ou au monarque.

An adjective relating to a palace, especially a royal or imperial palace; historically used to describe officials or territories connected to a palace or sovereign.

1. Relating to the palateC1formalmedical

   Pertaining to or situated near the roof of the mouth.

   palatin (anatomie)

   • The palatine bone forms part of the nasal cavity.
   • The surgeon examined the palatine region for any abnormalities.
   • Palatine nerves are responsible for sensation in the soft palate.

   Synonymespalatal

2. Relating to a count palatineC2formalbritish

   Concerning a count palatine and the special royal powers or privileges they held.

   palatin (relatif au comte palatin)

   • The palatine jurisdiction was granted to the earl by the king.
   • He held palatine authority over the county, allowing him to administer justice independently.
   • The palatine court had the power to issue its own decrees.

3. Relating to a palaceC2formal

   Of or associated with a palace, especially in a historical or official context.

   palatin (relatif au palais)

   • The palatine guard was responsible for the security of the imperial residence.
   • Palatine architecture often features grand halls and ornate decorations.
   • The palatine chapel was used for private royal ceremonies.

   Synonymespalacepalatial

• Nom désignant un haut dignitaire de la Rome antique, un seigneur féodal titulaire d'un palais ou d'un comté palatin, ou l'un des deux os formant la partie postérieure du palais dur, une partie des fosses nasales et des orbites.

A noun referring to a high-ranking official in ancient Rome, a medieval lord of a palatinate, or one of two bones forming the back of the hard palate and part of the nasal cavity and eye sockets.

1. Roman officialC1formal

   A high-ranking official in ancient Rome, especially one serving in the imperial palace or holding a position of significant authority.

   Palatin (officier romain)

   • The palatine was responsible for overseeing the emperor's household.
   • Several palatines were appointed to manage the provinces.
   • The Roman palatine held considerable influence in the imperial court.

2. Medieval lordC1formal

   In the Middle Ages, a lord who ruled a palatinate and exercised sovereign powers over his lands, often with authority similar to that of a king.

   Comte palatin

   • The palatine governed his territory with almost royal authority.
   • Count Palatine was a title given to certain medieval rulers.
   • The palatine's court had jurisdiction over all legal matters in the region.

3. Bone in the skullC2formalmedical

   Either of two irregularly shaped bones located at the back of the hard palate, contributing to the formation of the nasal cavity and the floor of the orbits.

   Os palatin

   • The palatine bone is a key structure in the human skull.
   • Fractures of the palatine bone can affect breathing and vision.
   • The surgeon carefully examined the palatine during the procedure.