Meaning of vice-consul | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A consular officer who reports directly to the consul general or to the consul.
2. The office held by a vice-consul.

Examples

“The French consul was there, and the vice-consul of the United States, as well as Gilbert and the Chairman of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank.”

“The vice-consul was too deeply involved for his own good.”

“Lanny had fixed it up with the right man in O.S.S. that Faulkner was to get a radio message through the vice-consul in Casablanca, telling him that when “Tutor” appeared, he was to drop his other work and follow orders.”

“Ernest Hardegg was appointed vice-consul in 1871 and served through 1910.”

“In 1852 he was appointed Vice-Consul at Mytilene with a roving commission to search for ancient remains in the neighbouring lands.”

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