Rule by consuls, as during most periods of the Roman Republic or in France between 1799 and 1804. / The office of a consul, in its various senses. / The term of office of a consul.

plural of consulate

(historical) Either of the two heads of government and state of the Roman Republic or the equivalent nominal post under the Roman and Byzantine Empires.

plural of consul

plural of consulate general

The residence, office, or jurisdiction of a consul general; the base of operations for the highest ranking consul for one nationality in a specific foreign country.

The business office of the honorary consul, when functioning as a representative of the country assigning the honorary consul; which may provide some services to citizens of the country being represented.

(proscribed) plural of consul general

A consular officer who heads a consulate general, and is a consul of the highest rank serving at a particular location.

Alternative form of vice-consul