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consulate

/ˈkɒnsjʊlət/ /ˈkɑnsəlɨt/

Meanings
noun
Rule by consuls, as during most periods of the Roman Republic or in France between 1799 and 1804.

Examples :

"During the Roman Republic, the consulate ensured that no single person had absolute power, as two consuls shared the highest office. "
politics government history nation state

Related Words

Illustration absolute

absolute noun

/ˈæb.səˌljuːt/ /ˈæb.səˌlut/

That which is independent of context-dependent interpretation, inviolate, fundamental.

"moral absolutes"

Illustration december

december noun

/dɪˈsembər/

The twelfth and last month of the year in the Gregorian calendar.

"Christmas falls in December."

Illustration periods

periods noun

/ˈpɪriədz/ /ˈpɪəriːədz/

A length of time.

"There was a period of confusion following the announcement."

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ensured verb

/ɪnˈʃʊrd/ /ɛnˈʃʊrd/

To make a pledge to (someone); to promise, guarantee (someone of something); to assure.

"The teacher ensured her students that the test would cover only the topics they studied in class. "

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various adjective

/ˈvɛə.ɹi.əs/ /ˈvæɹ.i.əs/

Having a broad range (of different elements).

"The reasons are various."

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between noun

/bɪˈtwiːn/ /bəˈtwin/

A kind of needle, shorter than a sharp, with a small rounded eye, used for making fine stitches on heavy fabrics.

"The seamstress used a sturdy between to create a precise, even stitch on the thick upholstery fabric. "

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playground noun

/ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/

(outdoors) A large open space for children to play on, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides).

"The school's playground was a favorite spot for the children after their classes. "

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business noun

/ˈbɪd.nəs/

A specific commercial enterprise or establishment.

"My uncle owns a small business selling handmade jewelry. "

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consuls noun

/ˈkɑnsəlz/ /ˈkɑns(ə)lz/

Either of the two heads of government and state of the Roman Republic or the equivalent nominal post under the Roman and Byzantine Empires.

"In ancient Rome, the consuls held the highest office and were responsible for leading the government and the army. "

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elementary noun

/(ˌ)ɛlɪ̈ˈmɛnt(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˌɛlɪ̈ˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/

An elementary school

"My son attends the elementary school near our house. "

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highest adjective

/ˈhaɪ.ɪst/

Very elevated; extending or being far above a base; tall; lofty.

"The balloon rose high in the sky.   The wall was high.   a high mountain"

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republic noun

[ɹɪˈpʌblɪk]

A state where sovereignty rests with the people or their representatives, rather than with a monarch or emperor; a country with no monarchy.

"The United States is a republic; the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a constitutional monarchy."