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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President Biden in his 2020 campaign vowed to make pariahs out of Saudi royals after U.S. intelligence officials concluded that the crown prince authorized the killing of the U.S.-based journalist inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.
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Joshua Goodman and Ellen Knickmeyer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
President Joe Biden in his 2020 campaign vowed to make pariahs out of Saudi royals after U.S. intelligence officials concluded that the crown prince authorized the killing of the U.S.-based journalist inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.
—Ellen Knickmeyer, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2025
Shoshan said in just the past year, Houston had seen two separate arrests of individuals who allegedly came across the border with the intention of hurting Israelis, Jews and, specifically, the Israeli consulate in Houston.
—Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 3 Jan. 2025
Finally, prospective workers outside the U.S. apply for visas at a U.S. embassy or consulate, under the supervision of the State Department.
—Zach Everson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Joshua Goodman and Ellen Knickmeyer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
President Joe Biden in his 2020 campaign vowed to make pariahs out of Saudi royals after U.S. intelligence officials concluded that the crown prince authorized the killing of the U.S.-based journalist inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.
—Ellen Knickmeyer, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2025
Shoshan said in just the past year, Houston had seen two separate arrests of individuals who allegedly came across the border with the intention of hurting Israelis, Jews and, specifically, the Israeli consulate in Houston.
—Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 3 Jan. 2025
Finally, prospective workers outside the U.S. apply for visas at a U.S. embassy or consulate, under the supervision of the State Department.
—Zach Everson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Consulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consulate. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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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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