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council

Definition

  • noun: a group of people who are chosen to make rules, laws, or decisions about something
  • noun: an assembly or meeting for consultation, advice, or discussion
  • synonyms: synod, parliament, congress

Examples

  • The city 'council' is considering a ban on smoking in restaurants.

  • the governor's 'council' on physical fitness

  • He's running for 'city council'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) IAN: Darcy, you really need to look at this. Your friend, Erik... What was his last name again? You were not at Odin's war council. The Bifrost is closed by your father's orders. No one is to come or to go. We face an enemy that is (..)
    2013 Thor: The Dark World