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consular

adj.
C1 Advanced US //ˈkɑnsəɫɝ// UK //kˈɒnsjʊlɐ// con·sular

adj. relating to the work or the office of a consul, who is a government official living in a foreign city to help their own citizens.

adj. relating to the official duties, residence, or jurisdiction of a consul. Typically describes administrative or protective services provided by a state to its citizens abroad.


SIMPLE

You should contact the consular office if you lose your passport.

CONTEXTUAL

The embassy provides various consular services, including issuing visas and assisting citizens during local emergencies.

COMPLEX

The treaty established clear guidelines for consular immunity, ensuring that officials could perform their duties without interference from the host nation's legal system.

Usage

Typically used attributively before a noun, such as 'consular official', 'consular assistance', or 'consular relations'.

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