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Meaning
Noun
●
The
exchange
of
opinions
and
advice
especially in
legal
issues; consultation.
●
Exercise of
judgment
; prudence.
●
In Directives:
Advice; guidance.
●
Deliberate
purpose
; design;
intent
;
scheme
; plan.
●
A
lawyer
,
as in
King's Counsel (KC) or Queen's Counsel (QC).
Verb
●
To give
advice
, especially
professional
advice
, to (somebody).
●
To
recommend
(a
course
of action).
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Origin
counsel
English
counseil
Middle English (1100-1500)
conseil
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
Sourced from
Etym
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