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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

  • (..) You've got to keep his moves low. Yeah, it was supposed to be closed door. Someone from the city council tipped the media. Sean Smith, meet Rone, Jack and Tig from the annex. Hi. How you doing? (..)
    2016 13 Hours