counsel

noun

The exchange of opinions and advice especially in legal issues; consultation.

Advice; guidance.

Exercise of judgment; prudence.

A lawyer, as in King's Counsel (KC) or Queen's Counsel (QC).

Deliberate purpose; design; intent; scheme; plan.

verb

(transitive) To give advice, especially professional advice, to (somebody).

(transitive) To recommend (a course of action).

Roots

consiliumcounsel- · Latin · advice, deliberation

Synonyms for counsel

counselorn pleadern advisev advocaten guidancen attorneyn solicitorn lawyern advisementn advicen advisern barristern advisorn consultantn

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