COUNCIL Definition & Meaning

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council

[koun-suhl]

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noun

an assembly of persons summoned or convened for consultation, deliberation, or advice.
a body of persons specially designated or selected to act in an advisory, administrative, or legislative capacity.
the governor's council on housing.
(in certain British colonies or dependencies) an executive or legislative body assisting the governor.
an ecclesiastical assembly for deciding matters of doctrine or discipline.
New Testament.��the Sanhedrin or other authoritative body.

council

/ ˈ�첹ʊ�Բ�ə�� /

noun

an assembly of people meeting for discussion, consultation, etc
an emergency council
a body of people elected or appointed to serve in an administrative, legislative, or advisory capacity
a student council
(sometimes capital) the local governing authority of a town, county, etc
a meeting or the deliberation of a council
(modifier) of, relating to, provided for, or used by a local council
a council chamber
council offices
(modifier) provided by a local council, esp (of housing) at a subsidized rent
a council house
a council estate
an administrative or legislative assembly, esp the upper house of a state parliament in Australia
Christianity an assembly of bishops, theologians, and other representatives of several churches or dioceses, convened for regulating matters of doctrine or discipline

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Confusables Note

Council, counsel, and consul are not interchangeable. Council is a noun. Its most common sense is “an assembly of persons convened for deliberation or the like.” It is generally used with a singular verb. A member of such a group is a councilor. Counsel is both noun and verb. Its most common meaning as a noun is “advice given to another”: His counsel on domestic relations is sound. A person giving such advice is a counselor. In law, counsel means “legal adviser or advisers” and can be either singular or plural. As a verb, counsel means “to advise.” The noun consul refers to the representative of a government who guards the welfare of its citizens in a foreign country.

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Other 51�Թ� Forms

subcouncil noun

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of council¹

First recorded in 1125–75; Middle English co(u)nsile, from Anglo-French cuncil ( e ), Old French concile, from Late Latin concilium “synod, church council” ( Latin: “assembly”), probably equivalent to Latin con- con- + -��(��), combining form of �� “to summon, convoke” + -ium -ium; Middle English -s- by association with Anglo-French cunseil counsel

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of council¹

C12: from Old French concile, from Latin concilium assembly, from com- together + �� to call; influenced also by Latin consilium advice, _counsel

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Mr Stockan left his leadership role and stood down from the council in January last year.

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For Gutierrez, the proposed price hikes represent “a gross misunderstanding of a young council that is legitimately trying to deal with a difficult, frankly dire, budget situation.”

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The council voted last month to approve the airport and hotel worker wage hikes, which were championed by Unite Here Local 11 and Service Employees International Union-United Service Workers West.

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An council spokesperson said: "We are committed to providing the very best education, support and outcome for every child and young person, and we're in ongoing discussions with this parent."

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The tenants will be a mixture of women from the council waiting list and residents put forward by Women's Pioneer Housing, which will manage the site.

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coumarone resin council area

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