administration; government; chief executive
Refers to the act of governing or the person/body in charge of administration. Often used in political or historical contexts.
He is in charge of the city's administration.
To take the position of chief executive.
consul (French Republic, 1799-1804)
Historical term specifically for the French consuls during the Consulate period.
Napoleon was appointed First Consul.
consul (of the Roman republic)
From Middle Chinese 執政 (tsyip tsyengH, 'to hold governance'). The Japanese reading しっせい is the kan'on pronunciation.