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WordBand 5.5–6.5Core (NGSL)
council
/ˈkaʊn.səl/
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More in Government and politics →look intoPhrasal verbTo investigate a problem.
amendverbTo change the wording of a law or document to improve it.
diplomacynounThe skill of managing relations between countries peacefully.
legislationnounLaws made by a government.
subsidynounMoney given by the government to help an industry or service.
step downPhrasal verbTo leave an important job or position.
librariannounA person who looks after books and helps visitors find information.
take responsibilityTo accept that something is your duty or fault.
Source: New General Service List (Browne, Culligan & Phillips) (CC BY-SA 4.0); Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 3.0); Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR)