Consul
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 16 U.S. 435 - The Anne · 1818Most cited · 49 citing opinions
powers; not minister/diplomatic agent
A consul, though a public agent, is supposed to be clothed with authority only for commercial purposes. He has an undoubted right to interpose claims for the restitution of property belonging to the subjects of his own country; but he is not considered as a minister, or diplomatic agent of his sovereign, intrusted, by virtue of his office, with authority to represent him in his negotiations with foreign states, or to vindicate his prerogatives.
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