Definitions for Counsel
ˈkaʊn səlcoun·sel

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. advocate, counsel, counselor, counsellor, counselor-at-law, pleadernoun

   a lawyer who pleads cases in court

2. guidance, counsel, counseling, counselling, directionverb

   something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action

3. rede, advise, counselverb

   give advice to

   "The teacher counsels troubled students"; "The lawyer counselled me when I was accused of tax fraud"

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.5 / 2 votes

1. counselnoun

   The exchange of opinions and advice; consultation

2. counselnoun

   Advice or guidance so given

3. counselnoun

   A lawyer, as in Queen's Counsel (QC)

4. counselverb

   To give advice, especially professional advice.

5. counselverb

   To recommend

6. Etymology: counseil, from conseil, from consilium; akin to consulo.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. COUNSELnoun

   Etymology: consilium, Latin.

   1. Advice; direction.

   Let me give thee counsel, that thou mayest save thine own life. 1 Kings, i. 12.

   There is as much difference between the counsel that a friend giveth, and that a man giveth himself, as there is between the counsel of a friend and of a flatterer. Francis Bacon, Essay 28.

   The best counsel he could give him was, to go to his parliament. Edward Hyde, b. viii.

   2. Consultation; interchange of opinions.

   They that lay wait for my soul, take counsel together. Psalm lxxi. 10.

   I hold as little counsel with weak fear
   As you, or any Scot that lives. William Shakespeare, Henry IV.

   3. Deliberation; examination of consequences.

   They all confess therefore, in the working of that first cause, that counsel is used, reason followed, and a way observed. Richard Hooker, b. i. sect. 2.

   4. Prudence; art; machination.

   O how comely is the wisdom of old men, and understanding and counsel to men of honour. Ecclus. xxv. 5.

   There is no wisdom, nor understanding, nor counsel against the Lord. Prov. xxi. 30.

   5. Secrecy; the secrets intrusted in consulting.

   The players cannot keep counsel; they’ll tell all. William Shakespeare.

   6. Scheme; purpose; design.

   The counsel of the Lord standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations. Psal. xxxiii. 11.

   The Lord will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the heart. 1 Cor. iv. 5.

   7. Those that plead a cause; the counsellors. This seems only an abbreviature usual in conversation.

   Your hand, a covenant; we will have these things set down by lawful counsel. William Shakespeare, Cymbeline.

   For the advocates and counsel that plead, patience and gravity of learning is an essential part of justice; and an overspeaking judge is no well tuned cymbal. Francis Bacon, Essay 57.

   What says my counsel learned in the law? Alexander Pope.

2. To Counselverb

   Etymology: consilior, Latin.

   1. To give advice or counsel to any person.

   But say, Lucetta, now we are alone,
   Would’st thou then counsel me to fall in love. William Shakespeare.

   Truth shall nurse her;
   Holy and heav’nly thoughts still counsel her. William Shakespeare, Hen. VIII.

   Ill fortune never crushed that man whom good fortune deceived not; I therefore have counselled my friends never to trust to her fairer side, though she seemed to make peace with them. Ben Jonson, Discoveries.

   He supports my poverty with his wealth, and I counsel and instruct him with my learning and experience. Taylor.

   2. To advise any thing.

   The less had been our shame,
   The less his counsell’d crime which brands the Grecian name. John Dryden, Fables.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Counsel

   A counsel or a counsellor at law is a person who gives advice and deals with various issues, particularly in legal matters. It is a title often used interchangeably with the title of lawyer. The word counsel can also mean advice given outside of the context of the legal profession.

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1. counsel

   Counsel refers to professional guidance, advice, or support provided by a person with expert knowledge or experience, typically in a legal, ethical, or personal context. It involves offering insights, suggestions, and recommendations to help individuals or groups make informed decisions or navigate challenging situations. Counsel can be sought for various purposes, including legal matters, emotional support, career choices, or any other area where expertise and guidance are sought.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Counselnoun

   interchange of opinions; mutual advising; consultation

2. Counselnoun

   examination of consequences; exercise of deliberate judgment; prudence

3. Counselnoun

   result of consultation; advice; instruction

4. Counselnoun

   deliberate purpose; design; intent; scheme; plan

5. Counselnoun

   a secret opinion or purpose; a private matter

6. Counselnoun

   one who gives advice, especially in legal matters; one professionally engaged in the trial or management of a cause in court; also, collectively, the legal advocates united in the management of a case; as, the defendant has able counsel

7. Counselverb

   to give advice to; to advice, admonish, or instruct, as a person

8. Counselverb

   to advise or recommend, as an act or course

9. Etymology: [OE. conseilen, counseilen, F. conseiller, fr. L. consiliari, fr. consilium counsel.]

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1. Counsel

   A counsel or a counselor gives advice, particularly in legal matters.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Counsel

   kown′sel, n. consultation: deliberation: advice: plan: purpose: one who gives counsel, a barrister or advocate.—v.t. to give advice: to warn:—pr.p. coun′selling; pa.p. coun′selled.—n. Coun′sel-keep′er (Shak.), one who can keep counsel or a secret.—adjs. Coun′sel-keep′ing (Shak.), keeping counsel or secrets; Coun′sellable, that may be counselled.—ns. Coun′sellor, one who counsels: a barrister; Coun′sellorship.—Counsel of perfection, a declaration of our Lord's, not absolutely imperative, but commended as the means of reaching greater perfection; Keep counsel, to keep a secret; King's counsel (K.C.), a barrister-at-law appointed by letters-patent—the office is honorary, but gives the right of precedence in all the courts. [Fr. conseil—L. consilium, advice—consulĕre, to consult.]

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1. Counsel

   Counsel vs. Council -- In this Grammar.com article you will learn the differences between the words Counsel and Council.

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. COUNSEL

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Counsel is ranked #144141 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Counsel surname appeared 115 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Counsel.
   
   71.3% or 82 total occurrences were Black.
   23.4% or 27 total occurrences were White.

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How to pronounce Counsel?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Counsel in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Counsel in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of Counsel in a Sentence

1. Elijah Cummings:

   On the advice of counsel, I respectfully decline to answer and assert my Fifth Amendment constitutional privilege.

2. Marsha Blackburn:

   The Attorney General should immediately appoint a special counsel to investigate Joe and Hunter Biden's business dealings with Communist China, joe and Hunter Biden have been long intertwined with Beijing and profited off shady business deals with the CCP.

3. Jorge Chavarro:

   There is currently very little evidence to counsel men living with prostate cancer on how they can modify their lifestyle to improve survival, our results suggest that a heart-healthy diet may benefit these men by specifically reducing their chances of dying of prostate cancer.

4. Richard Neal:

   Given the Treasury Secretary's failure to comply today, I am consulting with counsel on how best to enforce the subpoenas moving forward.

5. Richard Blumenthal:

   Michael Cohen pleads guilty're in a Watergate moment. Michael Cohen pleads guilty need bipartisanship now more than ever to protect the special counsel and to stop, and I must underscore stop, any consideration of pardons.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Counsel
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Counsel
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Counsel
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counsel
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Counsel
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Counsel
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Counsel
9. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html