con·su·late 
(kŏnsə-lĭt)
(kŏnsə-lĭt)n.
1. The residence or official premises of a consul.
2. The office, term of office, or jurisdiction of a consul.
3. Government by consuls.
[Middle English consulat, consulship, from Latin cōnsulātus, from cōnsul, consul; see CONSUL.]