Honorary Consul
/ˈɒnəˌrɛri kənˈsʌl/
Definitions
- (n.) A person appointed by a foreign government to represent its interests and assist citizens in a host country without full diplomatic status.
The honorary consul helped facilitate trade relations between the two countries.
Forms
- honorary consuls
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Commentary
Honorary consuls often perform limited consular functions and typically are not career diplomats, which affects their privileges and immunities under international law.
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