counsel

Definition

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

Etymology

From Middle English counseil, conseil, from Old French conseil, from Latin cōnsilium; akin to cōnsulō (“take counsel, consult”).

Example Sentences

• "Bleſſed is that man that hath not walked in the counſaile of the vngodly: nor ſtand in the waye of ſynners, and hath not ſit in the ſeate of ſkornefull."
• "All the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus, to put him to death."
• "They all confess, therefore, in the working of that first cause, that counsel is used."