n.
Pronunciation: ' kau ̇ n(t)-s ə l
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 behavior
2 : DELIBERATION , CONSULTATION
3 a archaic : PURPOSE b : guarded thoughts or intentions
4 a plural 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