01 n. An assembly of men summoned or convened for consultation, deliberation, or advice; as, a council of physicians for consultation in a critic…
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An assembly of men summoned or convened for consultation, deliberation, or advice; as, a council of physicians for consultation in a critical case.
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A body of man elected or appointed to constitute an advisory or a legislative assembly; as, a governor's council; a city council.“An old lord of the council rated me the other day.” — Shak.
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Phrases & compounds
Aulic council —
See under Aulic.
Cabinet council —
See under Cabinet.
City council —
the legislative branch of a city government, usually consisting of a board of aldermen and common council, but sometimes otherwise constituted.
Common council —
See under Common.
Council board —
the table round which a council holds consultation; also, the council itself in deliberation.
Council chamber —
the room or apartment in which a council meets.
Council fire —
the ceremonial fire kept burning while the Indians hold their councils.
Council of war —
an assembly of officers of high rank, called to consult with the commander in chief in regard to measures or importance or nesessity.
Ecumenical council —
an assembly of prelates or divines convened from the whole body of the church to regulate matters of doctrine or discipline.
Executive council —
a body of men elected as advisers of the chief magistrate, whether of a State or the nation.
Legislative council —
the upper house of a legislature, usually called the senate.
Privy council —
See under Privy.
Syn.
Assembly; meeting; congress; diet; parliament; convention; convocation; synod.