ETYM Old Eng. avis, French avis; a + Old Fren. vis, from Latin visum seemed, seen; really p. p. of videre to see, so that vis meant that which has seemed best. Related to Vision, Avise, Advise.
A proposal for an appropriate course of action.

ETYM French concile, from Latin concilium; con- + calare to call.
(Homonym: counsel).
1. A body serving in an administrative capacity.
2. A meeting of people for consultation.

ETYM Old Eng. conseil, French conseil, from Latin consilium, from the root of consulere to consult, of uncertain origin. Related to Consult, Consul.
(Homonym: council).
1. Advice or guidance.
2. An advisor or lawyer.

1. Direction or advice as to a decision or course of action; SYN. counsel, counseling, direction.
2. The act of guiding or showing the way; SYN. guiding, steering.