(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 consulate

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 consul

(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.

A consular officer who reports directly to the consul general or to the consul. / The office held by a vice-consul.

Alternative form of consul-general

Alternative form of vice-consul

Alternative form of vice-consul