The exchange of opinions and advice especially in legal issues; consultation.
Exercise of judgment; prudence.
Advice; guidance.
Deliberate purpose; design; intent; scheme; plan.
A secret opinion or purpose; a private matter.
A lawyer, as in Queen's Counsel (QC).
To give advice, especially professional advice, to (somebody).
Psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and other mental health professionals counsel clients.
To recommend (a course of action).
I would counsel prudence in this matter.