consulate/ˈkɒnsjʊlət/EtymologyFrom Middle English consulat, consulate, from Latin consulātus, from consul + -ātus. In some senses, via French consulat. By surface analysis, consul + -ate (forms nouns denoting rank or office).nounRule by consuls, as during most periods of the Roman Republic or in France between 1799 and 1804.The office of a consul, in its various senses.The term of office of a consul.The business office of a consul; a minor embassy.Any town or city council.