council
US /ˈkaʊnsəl/
・UK /'kaʊnsl/
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n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Group chosen to make decisions about something
The council will meet tonight to discuss how the money should be spent
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A body of people elected or appointed to manage the affairs of a city, county, or other administrative district.
The town council meets every Tuesday evening.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A group of people who provide advice or guidance.
The president relies on his council of economic advisors.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A meeting of people for consultation or discussion.
The council was called to discuss the new zoning regulations.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A formal assembly of church leaders to discuss and regulate matters of doctrine and discipline.
The Council of Trent was an important event in the history of the Catholic Church.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A barrister or other legal advisor.
The Queen's Counsel is a group of lawyers appointed to advise the crown.
v.t.Transitive VerbTo advise or recommend.
He was counciled to seek professional help.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A formal international assembly or organization.
The UN Security Council addresses global security issues.
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Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018
- preferred bidder. Was that the Government? No—it was Labour-run Leeds City Council.
preferred bidder. Was that the Government? No—it was Labour-run Leeds City Council.
- It was Labour-run Leeds City Council.
It was Labour-run Leeds City Council.
A New Way to Understand Cancer
- but now the cancer city council has forged all sorts of permits.
but now the cancer city council has forged all sorts of permits.
- Tumor Town has been rebuilt, even uglier and stranger than before, but now, the cancer city council has forged all sorts of permits.
Tumor Town has been rebuilt, even uglier and stranger than before, but now, the cancer city council has forged all sorts of permits.
The Race to Secure Taiwan’s AI Chips as Fears of a Chinese Invasion Loom | WSJ
- Brian Cavanagh served alongside Robert O'Brien on the National Security Council, working to protect critical infrastructure, including chips.
Brian Cavanagh served alongside Robert O'Brien on the National Security Council, working to protect critical infrastructure, including chips.
- Brian Kavanaugh served alongside Robert O'Brien on the National Security Council, working to protect critical infrastructure, including chips.
Brian Kavanaugh served alongside Robert O'Brien on the National Security Council, working to protect critical infrastructure, including chips.
Rubiales quits: BBC News Review
- I wrote to the council and they cancelled it, which was a win for me.
I wrote to the council and they cancelled it, which was a win for me.
- I wrote to the council and they cancelled it, which was a win for me.
I wrote to the council and they cancelled it, which was a win for me.
How China crushed Hong Kong
- She now works for an advocacy group called the Hong Kong Democracy Council.
She now works for an advocacy group called the Hong Kong Democracy Council.
- She now works for an advocacy group called the Hong Kong Democracy Council
She now works for an advocacy group called the Hong Kong Democracy Council
Milan ice cream ban: BBC News Review
- The city's council is considering the move
The city's council is considering the move
- But, imagine the council, ready to do something dramatic
But, imagine the council, ready to do something dramatic
Is Airbnb Dying?
- or maybe your city council decides
or maybe your city council decides
South Korea's martial law crisis: BBC Learning English from the News
- For example, the council made a U-turn on their decision to close the swimming pool after local protests.
For example, the council made a U-turn on their decision to close the swimming pool after local protests.
- For example, the council made a U-turn on their decision to close the swimming pool after local protests.
For example, the council made a U-turn on their decision to close the swimming pool after local protests.
'Cigarettes, Whiskey, a Meadow and You' Behind the Story | Yellowstone | Paramount Network
- I don't need your permission to assemble, and neither does the council.
I don't need your permission to assemble, and neither does the council.
- I don't need your permission to assemble, and neither does the council.
I don't need your permission to assemble, and neither does the council.
Anne-Marie Imafidon: The former child genius reshaping the world of tech | BBC Ideas
- Anne-Marie is a member of our council at the Royal College of Art.
Anne-Marie is a member of our council at the Royal College of Art.
- so. Anne-Marie is a member of our council at the Royal College of Art.
so. Anne-Marie is a member of our council at the Royal College of Art.