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Word Rant: Counsel / Council
As requested by sylvadin, today's rant deals with the proper use of the words counsel and council.
- Counsel: verb - To offer advice. noun - Advice. Also, one who offers advice. Often used to refer to a lawyer or other legal advocate. Example: She counseled him to tell the truth. He took her counsel seriously. She was Counsel for the Defense.
- Council: A group of people, a committee, who make decisions or offer advice. Examples: She took her cause before the Council. The Council advised the King to repeal the law.
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