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 counsel counsel /ˈkaʊnsəl/

noun

  1. () (law) a lawyer who pleads cases in court  ( advocate , counsellor [Canadian, British] , counselor [American] , counsel , counselor-at-law [American, Irish] , pleader )
    (law) a lawyer who pleads cases in court
      The defense counsel presented compelling evidence in court.
    The defense counsel presented compelling evidence in court.
  2. Something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action  ( counsel , counselling , counseling , direction , guidance )
    something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
      The mentor provided guidance and support to the young entrepreneur.
    The mentor provided guidance and support to the young entrepreneur.

verb

  1. () Give advice to  ( rede [Archaic] , counsel , advise )
    give advice to
     The teacher counsels troubled students
    The teacher counsels troubled students
     The lawyer counselled me when I was accused of tax fraud
    The lawyer counselled me when I was accused of tax fraud