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Main Entry:: ¹coun·sel
Pronunciation:: \ˈkau̇n(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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