1coun·sel 
/ˈkaʊnsəl/ noun
plural counsel /ˈkaʊnsəl/ noun 1 [noncount] formal : advice given to someone
▪ You were unwise to reject my counsel. ▪ The student sought counsel from her teacher. 2 law : a lawyer who represents a person or group in a court of law [noncount] ▪ She is serving as counsel for the defendant. ▪ On the advice of counsel [=because of the lawyer's advice], she refused to answer the question. [count] ▪ the company's chief/general counsel ▪ a defense/legal counsel ▪ All counsel are expected to obey the rules of the court.
▪ You were unwise to reject my counsel. ▪ The student sought counsel from her teacher.
Do not confuse counsel with council.
