The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word PALATINATE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does PALATINATE mean?
PALATINATE noun- The office or rank of a palatine.
- A territory ruled by a palatine.
- A native or inhabitant of such a territory.
- Of or pertaining to a palatinate or the Palatinate.