Meaning

• The exchange of opinions and advice especially in legal issues; consultation.

• Exercise of judgment; prudence.

• Advice; guidance.

• Deliberate purpose; design; intent; scheme; plan.

• A secret opinion or purpose; a private matter.

• A lawyer, as in Queen's Counsel (QC).

Meaning

• To give advice, especially professional advice, to (somebody).

  "Psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and other mental health professionals counsel clients."

• To recommend (a course of action).

  "I would counsel prudence in this matter."