consular
of or relating to a consul appointed by one country to look after its interests and its citizens’ welfare in another:Here in Houston, consular officials from a host of different nations can provide a wealth of information on the economy, culture, and tourism of the countries they represent.
of or relating to the two chief magistrates of the ancient Roman republic, or the period when this office existed:Government in the England of the Georges, like that in consular Rome, was in the hands of an aristocratic oligarchy.Hannibal didn't just defeat whole consular Roman armies—he annihilated them and their leaders.
Origin of consular
1Other words from consular
- non·con·su·lar, adjective
- sub·con·su·lar, adjective
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How to use consular in a sentence
In a previous stint as the consul in Southern California, he said, he knew of teens who worked late-night shifts at restaurants and factories, then showed up to school only to fall asleep in class.
Inside the Lives of Immigrant Teens Working Dangerous Night Shifts in Suburban Factories | by Melissa Sanchez | November 19, 2020 | ProPublicaconsular officials are protected against arrest only for acts committed in the course of their duties.
Remember, Karl's scoop last week, timed to the testimony of the three consular aides, set off an earthquake.
Joudah said an American consular official did get in touch with her.
Critics Fear Visa Waiver For Israel Glosses Over Discrimination Against Americans | Ali Gharib, George Hale | May 16, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTWhat the hard-shell righties want to know is not about the boring issue of consular security.
The Nonexistent Case Against Susan Rice Crumbles | Michael Tomasky | November 16, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
Marco Rubio and Saxby Chambliss want answers about consular security measures.
The Nonexistent Case Against Susan Rice Crumbles | Michael Tomasky | November 16, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTLater on he notified the consular body that the bombardment would commence on the 12th of the month.
The Philippine Islands | John ForemanAt first the whole was governed by one legatus Augusti of consular standing.
That henceforth consuls, not consular tribunes, should always be elected, and that one of the two consuls must be a plebeian.
The Two Great Republics: Rome and the United States | James Hamilton LewisA consular army was sent, which drove the insurgents into their strongholds and then subdued them by the slow process of siege.
The Two Great Republics: Rome and the United States | James Hamilton LewisWhen a consular named Rebilius, a man of equally bad character, sent a yet larger sum to Graecinus, and pressed him to receive it.
L. Annaeus Seneca On Benefits | Seneca
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