counsel
/ˈkaʊn.səl/ noun C2- The exchange of opinions and advice especially in legal issues; consultation.
- Exercise of judgment; prudence.
- Advice; guidance.
- Deliberate purpose; design; intent; scheme; plan.
- A lawyer, as in King's Counsel (KC) or Queen's Counsel (QC).
Plural counsels
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All we have got to do is, to keep our own counsel, and remain perfectly quiet, not breathing a word to any living soul; and you will see that the storm will pass away without in the least affecting us.”
One of them interrupting him said, “If you had not yourself lost your tail, my friend, you would not thus counsel us.”
They therefore chose as leaders Mice that were most renowned for their family descent, strength, and counsel, as well as those most noted for their courage in the fight, so that they might be better marshaled in battle array and formed into troops, regiments, and battalions.
On seeing this, his Dogs took counsel together, and said, “It is time for us to be off, for if the master spare not his oxen, who work for his gain, how can we expect him to spare us?”
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