Associations to the word «Counsel»

COUNSEL, noun. The exchange of opinions and advice especially in legal issues; consultation.

COUNSEL, noun. Exercise of judgment; prudence.

COUNSEL, noun. Advice; guidance.

COUNSEL, noun. Deliberate purpose; design; intent; scheme; plan.

COUNSEL, noun. (obsolete) A secret opinion or purpose; a private matter.

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

COUNSEL, verb. To give advice, especially professional advice.

COUNSEL, verb. To recommend

COUNSEL OF PERFECTION, noun. (Christianity) Advice in the gospel of Matthew on ways to strive for perfection

COUNSEL OF PERFECTION, noun. (Christianity) (specifically) The virtues of obedience, chastity, and charity, especially in monastic vows.

COUNSEL OF PERFECTION, noun. (by extension) Noble, but impractical advice.

COUNSEL, noun. A lawyer who pleads cases in court.

COUNSEL, noun. Something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action.

COUNSEL, verb. Give advice to; "The teacher counsels troubled students"; "The lawyer counselled me when I was accused of tax fraud".