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consulate

con·su·late [ kónssələt ] (plural con·su·lates)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. international relations consul's office: a consul's office or official residence

2. international relations scope of consul's responsibilities: the political office or period of office of a consul, or the jurisdiction of a consul

3. ancient hist ancient Roman government: the ancient Roman system of government administered by consuls

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