A Counsel

1. The exchange of opinions and advice especially in legal issues; A Consultation.
2. Exercise of judgment; prudence.
3. An Advice; A Guidance.
4. Deliberate purpose; A Design; An Intent; A Scheme; A Plan.
5. (obsolete) A secret opinion or purpose; a private matter.
6. A lawyer, as in Queen's Counsel (QC).

Usage notes

In the sense 'lawyer', the plural is usually unchanged counsel.

Synonyms

• An Advice