consuls

noun

1. 1

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

2. 2

   Any of the three heads of government and state of France between 1799 and 1804.

3. 3

   A count or earl.

4. 4

   A councillor, particularly:

5. 5

   (by extension) An official residing in major foreign towns to represent and protect the interests of the merchants and citizens of his or her country.

6. 6

   A counsellor.