What is understood by a Consul?
The chief magistrate of the Roman republic or commonwealth. After the Romans had expelled their kings, they were governed by two Consuls; these were established in the year of Rome 245. The Consuls were the head of the senate; they commanded the armies of the republic, and judged all the differences between the citizens: they held their office for the space of a year; at the end of which time, new ones were elected. Consuls were even continued under the Emperors after the republic was destroyed; but it was then little more than an honorary title, and at last was totally abolished.
Expelled, turned out.
Abolished, annulled, made void.
To what is the term Consul applied at the present time?
To an officer established by a commission from a king or state, to reside in foreign countries of any considerable trade, to facilitate and despatch business, protect the merchants of the state, &c.
Commission, a trust imposed, command, authority.
Facilitate, to render easy.
What is meant by a Senate?
An assembly or council of senators, that is, of the principal inhabitants of a state, who have a share in the government.