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counsel

4 entries found.



Main Entry:
1coun·sel Listen to the pronunciation of 1counsel
Pronunciation:
\ˈkan(t)-səl\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English conseil, from Anglo-French cunseil, from Latin consilium, from consulere to consult
Date:
13th century
1 a: advice given especially as a result of consultation b: a policy or plan of action or behavior2: deliberation, consultation3 aarchaic : purpose b: guarded thoughts or intentions4 aplural counsel (1): a lawyer engaged in the trial or management of a case in court (2): a lawyer appointed to advise and represent in legal matters an individual client or a corporate and especially a public body b: consultant 2


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