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   Consul , n. [L., prob. fr. consulere to deliberate. See Consult.]
   (Rom. Antiq.) One of the two chief magistrates of the republic.
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   ☞ They were chosen annually, originally from the patricians only, but later from the plebeians also.
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   A senator; a counselor. [Obs.]
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   Many of the consuls, raised and met,
   Are at the duke's already.
   Shak.
   
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   With kings and consuls of the earth.
   Job. iii. 14 (Douay Ver. )
   
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   (Fr. Hist.) One of the three chief magistrates of France from 1799 to 1804, who were called, respectively, first, second, and third consul.
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   An official commissioned to reside in some foreign country, to care for the commercial interests of the citizens of the appointing government, and to protect its seamen.
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   Consul general, a consul of the first rank, stationed in an important place, or having jurisdiction in several places or over several consuls. -- Vice consul, a consular officer holding the place of a consul during the consul's absence or after he has been relieved.
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