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- DictionaryCon·su·late/ˈkänsələt/
noun
- 1. the place or building in which a consul's duties are carried out: "he called at the consulate in Palestine to pick up a visa"
- 2. the period of office of a Roman consul. historical
noun
A consulate is the office of a consul. A type of diplomatic mission, it is usually subordinate to the state's main representation in the capital of that foreign country (host state), usually an embassy (or, only between two Commonwealth countries, a high commission). The term "consulate" may refer not only to the office of a consul, but also to the building occupied by the consul and the consul's ... Wikipedia