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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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  1. n. An assembly of men summoned or convened for consultation, deliberation, or advice; as, a council of physicians for consultation in a critical case.
  2. n. A body of man elected or appointed to constitute an advisory or a legislative assembly; as, a governor's council; a city council.
  3. n. Act of deliberating; deliberation; consultation.
  4. n. a body serving in an administrative capacity
  5. n. (Christianity) an assembly of theologians and bishops and other representatives of different churches or dioceses that is convened to regulate matters of discipline or doctrine
  6. n. a meeting of people for consultation
  7. n:100 n. a body serving in an administrative capacity n. (Christianity) an assembly of theologians and bishops and other representatives of different churches or dioceses that is convened to regulate matters of discipline or doctrine n. a meeting of people for consultation