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counsel

Noun

∙ The exchange of opinions and advice especially in legal issues; consultation.
∙ Exercise of judgment; prudence.
∙ Advice; guidance.
∙ Deliberate purpose; design; intent; scheme; plan.
∙ A secret opinion or purpose; a private matter. obsolete
∙ A lawyer, as in Queen's Counsel (QC).

Verb

∙ To give advice, especially professional advice.
∙ To recommend