counsel
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4.3
- noun
- /ˈkaʊnsl/
- Formal
- The defendant was relieved to finally have competent counsel to represent him in court.
- legal counsel
- hire legal counsel
- seek counsel
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Watch on YouTubeAnd our chief counsel was named Richard Bancroft.
- And our chief counsel was named Richard Bancroft.
- But he didn't want to be house counsel to any of them.
- That is consistent with whether it is special counsel or special attorney.
- And opposing counsel said, I'd like this to be marked.
- And they and, and Allen Dulles was the legal counsel for Braun Brothers Harriman.
- John Dean was counsel to the president.
- And then it took this many years for James Fisher's right to counsel to be vindicated.
- John Bolton, Ty Cobb, who was this White House counsel, I mean, the list goes on and on.
- And they don't know that they should have legal counsel there to educate them about their rights.
- Under investigation by the special counsel on Trump and Russia from the Justice Department.
- But yes, everyone absolutely deserves a right to competent counsel.
- He is title counsel for Master Title Agency and we get into.
Examples
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If it's at all possible, I'd like to be appointed counsel for the accused.
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You may bring legal counsel to the hearing.
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What does my legal counsel suggest, then?
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John Dean was counsel to the president.
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However, as a witness, should you wish to retain counsel, that is also your right.
Fiction book (1999) -
I understand you refuse to be represented by counsel.
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I hear the Sea Defenders have retained you as counsel.
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Readers should consult their own legal counsel for legal advice regarding their particular situations.
Academic text (2015) -
Under the circumstances, you'd be well advised to seek legal counsel immediately.
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How can the witness answer straight off when the counsel keeps interrupting?
Synonyms
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4.6
A lawyer who gives legal advice and represents people in court
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4.1
A lawyer who gives legal advice and represents people in court
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5.8
A lawyer who speaks for a client in court
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7.0
A lawyer who gives legal advice, prepares legal papers, and represents people in lower courts
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3.6
A person who represents people in court during trials
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6.8
A lawyer who represents people in court cases
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4.7
A lawyer who speaks for clients in court cases before a judge or jury
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7.5
A lawyer who speaks for people in higher courts in Britain and Canada
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9.8
An informal short word for a lawyer who gives legal advice and represents people in court
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7.8
A lawyer who speaks in court for someone
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7.2
A person who gives legal advice and handles legal documents, often in Scotland
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7.3
A lawyer who represents clients in court and speaks for them
Compounds
A senior lawyer appointed to represent the king or government in important cases
How Senior
Surface Forms
Etymology
Counsel (a lawyer) comes from the Latin consilium, which means 'advice' or 'plan'. So a legal counsel is the person who gives advice and speaks for you in court.