[ad.vice] n [ME, fr. MF avis opinion, prob. fr. the phrase ce m'est a vis that appears to me, part trans. of L mihi visum est it seemed so to me, I decided] (14c) 1: recommendation regarding a decision or course of conduct: counsel "he shall have power, by and with the ~ and consent of the Senate, to make treaties --U.S. Constitution"
2: information or notice given--usu. used in pl.
3: an official notice concerning a business transaction