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

  • (..) - I have told no one but you. I also need to return to Mercia, as her true queen, by your good graces. You are no longer Queen of Mercia. But if, if the council are all dead and Wigstan is gone then... You are no longer the Queen, because I am the King. You are the King of Mercia? (..)
    2016 TvShow: Vikings Title: Portage Season: 4 Episode 8
  • (..) Thank you, your Grace. I feel blessed indeed. We have won a great victory in Mercia! - God be praised! - CROWD: God be praised! And there is no more Ruling Council? Not when the councilors all lie abed in the earth, no. (KWENTHRITH LAUGHS) And Wigstan? He has renounced all this world and (..)
    2016 TvShow: Vikings Title: Portage Season: 4 Episode 8