Counsel
/ˈkaʊn.səl/noun
Advice given formally, especially in legal matters.
Did you know?In ancient Rome, 'counsel' was linked to the practice of divination, where advice was sought from oracles to guide decisions.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*kʊn-
“to plan or to know”
Latin
Latin
consilium
“a gathering for advice, a meeting for counsel”
Old French
Old French
consile
“advice, counsel, or deliberation”
Middle English
Middle English
counseil
“advice or counsel, often in legal contexts”
Modern English
English
counsel
“formal advice or guidance, especially in legal matters”