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 French suggestion, Latin suggestio.
1. A proposal offered for acceptance or rejection; SYN. proposition, proffer.
2. An idea that is suggested.
3. The act of suggesting; SYN. prompting.