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Counsel

//ˈkaʊn.səl// noun, verb

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Noun
  1. 1
    The exchange of opinions and advice especially in legal issues; consultation. countable, uncountable

    "Bleſſed is that man that hath not walked in the counſaile of the vngodly: nor ſtand in the waye of ſynners, and hath not ſit in the ſeate of ſkornefull."

  2. 2
    something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action wordnet
  3. 3
    Exercise of judgment; prudence. countable, uncountable

    "They all confess, therefore, in the working of that first cause, that counsel is used."

  4. 4
    a lawyer who pleads cases in court wordnet
  5. 5
    Advice; guidance. countable, uncountable

    "I like thy counsel; well hast thou advised."

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  1. 6
    Deliberate purpose; design; intent; scheme; plan. countable, uncountable

    "The counsel of the Lord standeth forever."

  2. 7
    A lawyer, as in King's Counsel (KC) or Queen's Counsel (QC). countable, uncountable
Verb
  1. 1
    To give advice, especially professional advice, to (somebody). transitive

    "The lawyer counselled his client to remain silent."

  2. 2
    give advice to wordnet
  3. 3
    To recommend (a course of action). transitive

    "I would counsel prudence in this matter."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English counseil, conseil, from Old French conseil, from Latin cōnsilium; akin to cōnsulō (“take counsel, consult”).

Etymology 2

From Middle English counseilen, from Old French conseiller, from Latin cōnsilior, from cōnsilium.

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