consulship

American  

[kahn-suhl-ship] / ˈkɑn səlˌʃɪp /

noun

1. the office, position, or duties of a consul.

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Example Sentences

In Scipio’s adolescence, his father, uncle and cousin each served one-year consulships, the Roman Republic’s highest political office.

From The Wall Street Journal

The loss of her consulship deprived Kelley of "years of significant public service, social and financial opportunities," according to the lawsuit, which she later dropped.

From Salon

That consulship ended; Djukic said only that the decision was tied to leadership changes after Russia annexed Crimea in early 2014.

From Salon

When both of those tactics failed, Secretary of State James G. Blaine finally snapped at Guiteau, "Never speak to me again on the Paris consulship as long as you live!"

From Salon

The Roman emperor Caligula allegedly planned to appoint his favourite horse, Incitatus, to the consulship.

From Literature