What is the meaning of council?

noun

  • A body serving in an administrative capacity.
    • usage: "student council"
  • Christianity) an assembly of theologians and bishops and other representatives of different churches or dioceses that is convened to regulate matters of discipline or doctrine. (
  • A meeting of people for consultation.
    • usage: "emergency council"
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