counsel

coun-sel · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (noun) Advice, especially that given formally.

  2. 2.

    (noun) A lawyer or group of lawyers giving legal advice and conducting cases in court.

  3. 3.

    (verb) To give advice to someone.

Forms

plural: counsels

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    legal counsel — a lawyer or legal advisor
  • •
    keep one's own counsel — to keep one's opinions private
  • •
    counsel for the defense — the lawyer representing the accused

Related words

See also: advice, council, lawyer
Synonyms: advice, guidance, lawyer

Etymology

From Old French "conseil" from Latin "consilium" meaning "advice, plan," from "consulere" (to consult).