consulate
noun
con·sul·ate
ˈkän(t)-s(ə-)lət 
Examples of consulate in a Sentence
the Russian consulate in Washington, D.C.
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Israel’s strikes on the Iranian consulate in Damascus prompted Iran to retaliate by launching a barrage of missiles and rockets into Israel—the first time that Iran had openly attacked the country.
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Carrie A. Lee, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2024
This service allows travelers to register their international trips and receive communications from the closest U.S. embassy or consulate in case of emergency.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 18 Nov. 2024
In return, prosecutors allege that Adams provided political favors, including hastening the opening of a consulate building that had been flagged as unsafe by fire inspectors.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
The Italian consulate in London has issued 13 to British residents.
—Cnn.com, The Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2024
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Carrie A. Lee, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2024
This service allows travelers to register their international trips and receive communications from the closest U.S. embassy or consulate in case of emergency.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 18 Nov. 2024
In return, prosecutors allege that Adams provided political favors, including hastening the opening of a consulate building that had been flagged as unsafe by fire inspectors.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
The Italian consulate in London has issued 13 to British residents.
—Cnn.com, The Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Consulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consulate. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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consulate
noun
con·sul·ate
ˈkän(t)-s(ə-)lət
: the residence or office of a consul
Legal Definition
consulate
noun
con·sul·ate
ˈkän-sə-lət
1
: the office, term of office, or jurisdiction of a consul
2
: the residence or official premises of a consul
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