n. 1. The act of exchanging opinions and ideas; consultation: joined in counsel with colleagues before deciding the issue. 2. Advice or guidance, especially as solicited from a knowledgeable person. See Synonyms at advice. 3. Private, guarded thoughts or opinions: keep one's own counsel. 4. A lawyer or group of lawyers giving legal advice and especially conducting a case in court. v. coun·seled, coun·sel·ing, coun·selsor coun·selled, coun·sel·ling, v. tr. 1. To give counsel to; advise: counseled us to be prudent. 2. To recommend: counseled care in the forthcoming negotiations. [Middle English counseil, from Old French conseil, from Latin consilium; akin to consulere, to take counsel, consult.] |
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