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consul

n.
US //ˈkɑnsəɫ// UK //kˈɒnsʌl// con·sul
  1. 1 Roman leader (n.)
    C1 Advanced Archaic

    one of the two most important leaders in the government of ancient Rome.

    one of the two annually elected chief magistrates of the Roman Republic who jointly ruled the state.

    Example

    In ancient Rome, a consul served for only one year to prevent them from becoming too powerful.

    Example

    The authority of the Roman consul was symbolised by the fasces, representing their power to maintain order and execute the law during their term of office.
Origin

From Middle English consul, from Old English consul, from Latin cōnsul.

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