[coun.sel] n [ME conseil, fr. OF, fr. L consilium, fr. consulere to consult] (13c) 1 a: advice given esp. 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 pl 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 esp. a public body b: consultant
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[2]counsel vb -seled or -selled ; -sel.ing or -sel.ling vt (14c): advise "~ed them to avoid rash actions --George Orwell" ~ vi: consult "~ed with her husband"