Definition of consulate
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Examples of consulate in a Sentence
the Russian consulate in Washington, D.C.
Recent Examples of consulate from the Web
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In the immediate aftermath of the attack against a US consulate in Benghazi, Libya in September 2012, UN Ambassador Susan Rice claimed repeatedly that the attack had been a spontaneous event driven by a controversial video.
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The U.S. wants an end to Russian harassment of American diplomats and resolution of a dispute over the U.S. consulate in Russia’s second-largest city.
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Before his arrival to the local consulate, Gilady served as the deputy head of mission at the Embassy of Israel in Kiev, Ukraine.
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The White House has not denied the Post report, which specified that Russian communication centers at an embassy or consulate in the United States were discussed as hosts for the secure channel.
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Kislyak reportedly was taken aback by the request, which involved possibly using Russian communications equipment at its embassy or consulate.
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Kislyak reportedly was taken aback by the suggestion of allowing an American to use Russian communications gear at its embassy or consulate — a proposal that would have carried security risks for Moscow as well as the Trump team.
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The Post reported that Kislyak was taken aback by the suggestion of allowing an American to use Russian communications gear at its embassy or consulate — a proposal that would have carried security risks for Moscow as well for as the Trump team.
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For content, the new partners called Chinese embassies and consulates, both of which receive a daily newsfeed from China's state agency.
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14th Century
First Known Use of consulate
14th century
Other Government and Politics Terms
CONSULATE Defined for English Language Learners
consulate
playDefinition of consulate for English Language Learners
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: the building where a consul lives and works
Law Dictionary
consulate
playLegal Definition of consulate
1 : the office, term of office, or jurisdiction of a consul
2 : the residence or official premises of a consul
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