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council

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1. council - Noun

2. Council - Proper noun

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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.

A body of man elected or appointed to constitute an advisory or a legislative assembly; as, a governor's council; a city council.

Act of deliberating; deliberation; consultation.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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emergency council Source: Internet

student council Source: Internet

A 2017 referendum cemented Mr. Erdogan’s power by giving him nearly complete authority over the Council of Judges and Prosecutors, which manages appointments to the judiciary. Source: Internet

Abdullah Abdullah, the head of High Council for National Reconciliation, is to visit Pakistan as part of his efforts to improve bilateral ties between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Source: Internet

A BAN ON the sale and supply of single use plastic containers, utensils and bottles could be brought in by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. Source: Internet

Abbott made the announcement at a press conference Tuesday, less than a week after Austin's city council approved a budget that slashed police funding by one-third and funneled that money into social services. Source: Internet

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