Though the terms, counsel and council share similar pronunciations, they have distinctly different meanings.
The term council is a noun only and most commonly means a group of persons brought together to deliberate on a particular issue; or a body of people elected or appointed to serve as administrators, legislators or advisors.
“Members of the council are appointed for a period of three years.”
The term counsel can be used as a noun or a verb. The noun denotes a legal advisor or advisors who commonly conduct(s) a case in court (the noun can be used in both the singular and plural forms). The verb means to give advice to someone (for example, a lawyer to a client).
“A counsel was appointed for the defendant by the court.”
“The lawyer counseled her client on the matter brought to her attention.”
Please enter your username or e-mail address.
You will receive a new password via e-mail.
oh for heavens sake