What is the meaning of counsel?

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noun

A lawyer who pleads cases in court.
- synonyms: advocate, counselor, counsellor, counselor-at-law, pleader
Something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action.
- synonyms: guidance, counseling, counselling, direction

verb

Give advice to.
- usage: "The teacher counsels troubled students"; "The lawyer counselled me when I was accused of tax fraud"
- synonyms: rede, advise

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