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WordBand 6–7Core (NGSL)
counsel
/ˈkaʊn.səl/
verb1 of 2
to listen and give expert advice to someone
- “Ignoring wise counsel is often a mistake that results in regret.”Tatoeba
- “Your honor, I would like to discharge counsel.”Tatoeba
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noun2 of 2
The exchange of opinions and advice especially in legal issues; consultation.
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)