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councils

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Main Entry:
1coun·cil 
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Pronunciation:
\ˈkau̇n(t)-səl\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English counceil, from Anglo-French cunseil, cuncile, from Latin concilium, from com- + calare to call — more at low
Date:
12th century
1: an assembly or meeting for consultation, advice, or discussion2: a group elected or appointed as an advisory or legislative body3 a: a usually administrative body b: an executive body whose members are equal in power and authority c: a governing body of delegates from local units of a federation4: deliberation in a council5 a: a federation of or a central body uniting a group of organizations b: a local chapter of an organization c: club , society


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