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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

  • (..) This is not acceptable. Mr Powell, your explanation for this, please? I have no explanation. Certainly no excuses. Except to once again respectfully remind the council that we are working from clues based on ancient cosmological models... predating Aristotle. But I'm happy to announce (..)
    2001 Lara Croft: Tomb Raider