n. 1 advice, esp. formally given. 2 consultation for advice. 3 (pL same) legal adviser, esp. a barrister; body of these. a (1h; US I) 1 advise (a person). 2 give esp. professional advice to (a person) on personal problems. 3 recommend (a course of action). o keep one’s own counsel not confide in others. take counsel (usu. foil. by with) consult. o counselling n. [Latin consilium)
