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1. An official who has been appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and to help its citizens in a foreign country: "The consul made it possible for the two citizens from his country to get the financial aid that they needed to get a flight back home."
2. In ancient Rome, one of the two annually elected chief magistrates who jointly ruled the republic: "Two consuls held office in Rome at any time. The term of office for a consul under the republic was one year, but under the empire the term was reduced to a few months."
2. In ancient Rome, one of the two annually elected chief magistrates who jointly ruled the republic: "Two consuls held office in Rome at any time. The term of office for a consul under the republic was one year, but under the empire the term was reduced to a few months."
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council, counsel, counsel, consul
council (KOUN suhl) (noun)
A group appointed or elected to make decisions: Most cities and towns have a council that makes rulings or recommendations on specific aspects of governance.
counsel (KOUN suhl) (noun)
A lawyer working on a legal matter: Everett's counsel, or attorney, did an excellent job of providing a valid case, while the social worker tried unsuccessfully to counsel the parents.
counsel (KOUN suhl) (verb)
To suggest, recommend, or to advise regarding a course of action: The teacher tried to counsel her students about applying for scholarships.
consul (KAHN suhl) (noun)
A government official representing a country in another country: A new consul was appointed last week to handle negotiations for a peace treaty.
The counsel suggested to the consul what to say to the city council.
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(Latin: to deliberate together, to consider; a magistrate in ancient Rome who sought information or advice from the Roman Senate)
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“consul”
An officer of the highest rank who is stationed in an important foreign commercial city and who supervises the other officials from his country who are in his or her district: "The consul general was responsible for making sure that the other consuls were following the rules provided by their home country while they were conducting business in the foreign country where they were assigned."
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