This is a quibble between council and counsel. The latter word is still used to imply secrecy; as in the phrase, "keep your own counsel."

He harped on his quibble about how the dark red paint should be described as carmine rather than burgundy.

Toward the end of “Galatea,” there are a few missteps: […] All in all, though, these are minor quibbles.

Essentially, we want a commitment to no-quibble refunds, without admin fees, if people who have already paid decide not to travel because of the virus.

They are constantly quibbling over insignificant details.

Mr. Musk has shown a disdain toward Twitter’s previous corporate culture. He has quibbled with the number of bird references in the company’s internal team names and products.

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