- (n.) Deliberate purpose; design; intent; scheme; plan.
- (n.) Interchange of opinions; mutual advising; consultation.
- (v.t.) To advise or recommend, as an act or course.
- (n.) One who gives advice, especially in legal matters; one professionally engaged in the trial or management of a cause in court; also, collectively, the legal advocates united in the management of a case; as, the defendant has able counsel.
- (n.) Result of consultation; advice; instruction.
- (v.t.) To give advice to; to advice, admonish or instruct, as a person.
- (n.) Examination of consequences; exercise of deliberate judgment; prudence.
- (n.) A secret opinion or purpose; a private matter.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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