# palace vs police

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### palace
*noun · IPA /ˈpæl.ɪs/ · frequency rank #3,320*
Official residence of a head of state or other dignitary, especially in a monarchical or imperial governmental system.

### police
*noun · IPA /pəˈliːs/ · frequency rank #471*
A constituted body of officers representing the civil authority of government, empowered to maintain public order and safety, enforce the law, and prevent, detect, and investigate crime.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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