Definition of COUNSEL (original) (raw)

Examples of counsel in a Sentence

Noun

We seek counsel from the rich and powerful to learn their secret … —Ken Tucker, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Feb. 2004 God had done a poor job, and Soaphead suspected that he himself could have done better. It was in fact a pity that the Maker had not sought his counsel. —Toni Morrison, The Bluest Eye, (1970) 1994 No matter how much time he is given, counsel would always like more, but the Chief Justice will not grant an extra minute unless the lawyer is responding to a question from the bench. —Robert H. Bork, The Tempting Of America, 1990 Counsel were to be employed. … And when the matter had been decided by the lawyers, Lord Fawn was to express his regret for having suspected his lady-love! —Anthony Trollope, The Eustace Diamonds, 1871

You were unwise to reject my counsel. The student sought counsel from her teacher. She is serving as counsel for the defendant. All counsel are expected to obey the rules of the court. Verb

He balked at authority and, according to Mr. Green, tuned you out if you tried to counsel him. —David Grann, New Republic, 14 Feb. 2000 She had six children, whom she counseled and with great wisdom and patience. —Erma Bombeck, The Best of Bombeck, (1965) 1967 I had counselled Catherine to dine upstairs, but as soon as he perceived her vacant seat he sent me to call her. —Emily Brontë, Wuthering Heights, 1847

He counsels people who are trying to quit drinking. concerned parents counseling about the problem of substance abuse in their community

Recent Examples on the Web

The commission has also encouraged libraries to consult with their legal counsel or risk managers, but across the state, it has been interpreted in different ways. —Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 27 June 2024 Other Paramount Global senior execs that have recently departed include general counsel Christa D’Alimonte, head of marketing and communications Julia Phelps, ad sales chief Jo Ann Ross and chief digital advertising officer David Lawenda. —Todd Spangler, Variety, 26 June 2024

Instead, Daphne tries to be in Anthony’s ear the way her mother counseled her throughout her romance, though her advice is about as helpful as having flowers coordinated by meaning. —Zoe Haylock, Vulture, 16 May 2024 The more experienced cop at the scene, Herbert Davis, counseled against his partner Thompson using a Taser, which spiraled into Thompson using his handgun for the fatal shots. —New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for counsel

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