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