counsel

/ˈkau̇n(t)-səl/

Middle English conseil, from Anglo-French cunseil, from Latin consilium, from consulere to consult

noun

  1. advice given especially as a result of consultation

  2. a policy or plan of action or behavior

  3. deliberation, consultation

He was unwise to reject my counsel.

verb

  1. advise

  2. consult

… counselled them to avoid rash actions …

noun

  1. a barrister selected to serve as counsel to the British crown