counsel
noun / verb
advice; a lawyer; to advise
“She sought legal counsel.”
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counsel vs council
A council is a group of people who govern or advise; counsel is advice, or a lawyer, or the act of advising.
council
noun
an elected or advisory group
“The city council voted yes.”
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Questions about counsel vs council
What is the difference between counsel and council?
A council is a group of people who govern or advise; counsel is advice, or a lawyer, or the act of advising.
How do I remember counsel vs council?
CounSel = adviSe. CounCIL = a CIrcLe of people.
Are there exceptions?
A member of a council is a councillor (US: councilor); a person who gives counsel is a counsellor (US: counselor).
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