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the position, powers, and functions of a consul
the office or residence of a consul
the term of office of a consul; consulship
a government by consuls

Origin: ME consulat < L consulatus

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noun

The residence or official premises of a consul.
The office, term of office, or jurisdiction of a consul.
Government by consuls.

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Origin: Middle English consulat, consulship

Origin: , from Latin cōnsulātus

Origin: , from cōnsul, consul; see consul

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