English Dictionary

counsel

/ˈkaʊn.səl/

noun

The exchange of opinions and advice especially in legal issues; consultation. / Exercise of judgment; prudence. / Advice; guidance. / Deliberate purpose; design; intent; scheme; plan.

I sought counsel from a lawyer before making a decision.

意味（1）

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

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.

意味（2）

Exercise of judgment; prudence.

They all confess, therefore, in the working of that first cause, that counsel is used.

意味（3）

Advice; guidance.

I like thy counsel; well hast thou advised.

意味（4）

Deliberate purpose; design; intent; scheme; plan.

The counsel of the Lord standeth forever.

意味（5）

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