Council1. (n.) An assembly of men summoned or convened for consultation, deliberation, or advice; as, a council of physicians for consultation in a critical case.
2. (n.) A body of man elected or appointed to constitute an advisory or a legislative assembly; as, a governor's council; a city council.
3. (n.) Act of deliberating; deliberation; consultation.
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