COUNSEL

Counsel

A counsel or a counselor gives advice, particularly in legal matters. It is a title often times used interchangeably with the title of lawyer.

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counsel

Noun

  1. The exchange of opinions and advice; consultation.
  2. Exercise of judgment; prudence.
  3. Advice; guidance.
  4. Deliberate purpose; design; intent; scheme; plan.
  5. A secret opinion or purpose; a private matter.
  6. A lawyer, as in Queen's Counsel (QC).

Verb

  1. To give advice, especially professional advice.
    The lawyer counselled his client to remain silent.
    Psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and other mental health professionals counsel clients.
  2. To recommend


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