advice; opinion or instruction given in directing the judgment or conduct of another.

interchange of opinions as to future procedure; consultation; deliberation.

Law . ( used with a singular or plural verb ) the advocate or advocates engaged in the direction of a cause in court; a legal adviser or counselor

Is counsel for the defense present?

deliberate purpose; plan; design.

Theology . one of the advisory declarations of Christ, considered by some Christians as not universally binding but as given for aid in attaining moral perfection.

Archaic . a private or secret opinion or purpose.

Obsolete . wisdom; prudence.

to give advice to; advise.

to urge the adoption of, as a course of action; recommend (a plan, policy, etc.)

He counseled patience during the crisis.

to give counsel or advice.

to get or take counsel or advice. ?

keep one's own counsel

to conceal one's ideas or opinions; keep silent.

take counsel, to ask for or exchange advice, ideas

or opinions; deliberate; consult.

noun

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verb

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