Ĕx'e-quā'tur, n.

Ĕx'e-quā'tur, n. [Lat., 3d pers. sing. pres. subj. of exequi, or exsequi, to perform, execute.] A written official recognition of a consul or commercial agent, issued by the government to which he is accredited, and authorizing him to exercise his powers in the country.