Definition of Counsel
Counsel
Coun·sel
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
Advice or guidance given by an expert or professional.
e.g. The lawyer offered counsel to the defendant before the trial.
(noun)
the lawyer or lawyers representing a person, company, or group in a court case and/or offering advice on legal matters;
e.g. Upon the advice of his counsel, he pleaded not guilty.
(verb)
to offer someone advice, for example to specifically recommend some plan of action or to offer someone professional help so that they can resolve their psychological and/or personal problems;
e.g. A sports coach will often counsel athletes on healthy eating habits. He offered to counsel them and help them recover from their trauma.
(verb)
to consult someone and seek their advice;
e.g. You should counsel with your lawyers before releasing a statement.
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