01 n. One of the two chief magistrates of the republic.
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One of the two chief magistrates of the republic.(Rom. Antiq.)
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2.
A senator; a counselor.[Obs.]“Many of the consuls, raised and met, Are at the duke's already.” — Shak.“With kings and consuls of the earth.” — Job. iii. 14 (Douay Ver. )
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3.
One of the three chief magistrates of France from 1799 to 1804, who were called, respectively, first, second, and third consul.(Fr. Hist.)
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4.
An official commissioned to reside in some foreign country, to care for the commercial interests of the citizens of the appointing government, and to protect its seamen.
Phrases & compounds
Consul general —
a consul of the first rank, stationed in an important place, or having jurisdiction in several places or over several consuls.
Vice consul —
a consular officer holding the place of a consul during the consul's absence or after he has been relieved.