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advisal

noun
ad·​vis·​al | \ əd-ˈvī-zəl How to pronounce advisal (audio) \

Definition of advisal

: an act or instance of giving advice Truman consulted with lawyers around the country who advised that case law at the time showed that without an advisal from the court, an appeal could be launched at another time …— Felisa Cardona, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2009

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First Known Use of advisal

1765, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for advisal

advise + -al entry 2

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