definition of
[counsel]

[1] #1 counsel n. [advocate, counselor, counsellor, counselor-at-law, pleader] a lawyer who pleads cases in court. wn

[2] #2 counsel v. [rede, advise] give advice to; "The teacher counsels troubled students"; "The lawyer counselled me when I was accused of tax fraud". wn

[3] #3 counsel n. [guidance, counseling, counselling, direction] something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action. wn