counsel counsel /ˈkaʊnsəl/

noun

1. () (law) a lawyer who pleads cases in court  ( advocate , counsellor [Canadian, British] , counselor [American] , counsel , counselor-at-law [American, Irish] , pleader )
   (law) a lawyer who pleads cases in court
     The defense counsel presented compelling evidence in court.
   The defense counsel presented compelling evidence in court.
   
   
2. Something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action  ( counsel , counselling , counseling , direction , guidance )
   something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
     The mentor provided guidance and support to the young entrepreneur.
   The mentor provided guidance and support to the young entrepreneur.
   

verb

1. () Give advice to  ( rede [Archaic] , counsel , advise )
   give advice to
    The teacher counsels troubled students
   The teacher counsels troubled students
    The lawyer counselled me when I was accused of tax fraud
   The lawyer counselled me when I was accused of tax fraud