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Ambrose Bierce

Consul - in American politics, a person who having failed to secure an office from the people is given one by the Administration on condition that he leave the country.

Ambrose Bierce

Politics

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Ambrose Bierce is sarcastically defining a consul as someone who couldn't win an election but is still appointed to a government position abroad by those in power. This implies that the role is a kind of consolation prize, given to remove the person from the political scene at home.

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