consulate

American  

[kon-suh-lit] / ˈkɒn sə lɪt /

noun

1. the premises officially occupied by a consul.

2. the position, work, authority, or term of service of a consul.

3. (often initial capital letter) a government by consuls, as in France from 1799 to 1804.

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consulate British  

/ ˈkɒnsjʊlɪt /

noun

1. the business premises or residence of a consul

2. government by consuls

3. the office or period of office of a consul or consuls

4. (often capital)

   1. the government of France by the three consuls from 1799 to 1804

   2. this period of French history

5. (often capital)

   1. the consular government of the Roman republic

   2. the office or rank of a Roman consul

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Etymology

Origin of consulate

1350–1400; Middle English < Latin consulātus, equivalent to consul consul + -ātus -ate ³

Example Sentences

Indonesia's consulate in Hong Kong said at least seven of its nationals had died from the fire, while the Philippines' consulate said one of its citizens had.

From BBC

The Indonesian consulate in Hong Kong said at least seven Indonesian nationals died from the fire.

From Barron's

Following the incidents, Warsaw closed the last Russian consulate on its territory.

From Barron's

His family and lawyers checked with local hospitals and the Mexican consulate without success.

From Los Angeles Times

“We are going to protest in front of the consulate to demand that the Mexican authorities respect the rights of migrants,” Velásquez said.

From Los Angeles Times

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