counsell

Noun

counsel (countable and uncountable, plural counsels or counsel)

1. The exchange of opinions and advice especially in legal issues; consultation.
   • 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.1549 March 7, Thomas Cranmer [et al.], compilers, “The Introites, Collectes, Epistles, and Gospels to be Used at the Celebracion of the Lordes Supper & Holy Communion, throughe the Yeare: With Proper...
2. Exercise of judgment; prudence.
   • They all confess, therefore, in the working of that first cause, that counsel is used.[1594], Richard Hooker, edited by J[ohn] S[penser], Of the Lawes of Ecclesiastical Politie, […], London: […] Iohn Windet, […], →OCLC, (please specify the page)
3. Advice; guidance.
   • I like thy counsel; well hast thou advised.c. 1590–1591 (date written), William Shakespeare, “The Two Gentlemen of Verona”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac Iaggard, and...

   Synonyms:

   exhortation, suggestion, admonition, advice, consent, recommendation, rede, tip

4. Deliberate purpose; design; intent; scheme; plan.
   • The counsel of the Lord standeth forever.1611, The Holy Bible, […] (King James Version), London: […] Robert Barker, […], →OCLC, Psalms 33:11
5. A lawyer, as in King's Counsel (KC) or Queen's Counsel (QC).

   Synonyms:

   advocate, counselor, abogado, attorney, avocat, latitat, lawman, lawyer, legal representative, limb of the law

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