The political leadership term that takes its name from Latin is "consul." In ancient Rome, the consul was the highest elected office and the chief magistrate of the Roman Republic. The term "consul" is derived from the Latin word "consulere," which means "to consult" or "to deliberate." Consuls were elected annually and served as the head of state, presiding over the Roman Senate and commanding the Roman army. They had various administrative, judicial, and military responsibilities. The term "consul" is still used in some modern countries to refer to high-ranking government officials or diplomatic representatives.