01 n. An opinion recommended or offered, as worthy to be followed; counsel.
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An opinion recommended or offered, as worthy to be followed; counsel.“We may give advice, but we can not give conduct.” — Franklin.
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2.
Deliberate consideration; knowledge.[Obs.]“How shall I dote on her with more advice, That thus without advice begin to love her?” — Shak.
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3.
Information or notice given; intelligence; as, late advices from France; -- commonly in the plural.
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4.
Counseling to perform a specific illegal act.(Crim. Law)
Phrases & compounds
Advice boat —
a vessel employed to carry dispatches or to reconnoiter; a dispatch boat.
To take advice —
To accept advice.
Syn.
Counsel; suggestion; recommendation; admonition; exhortation; information; notice.