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

  • (..) Augustus Rookwood? Of the Department of Mysteries? Yeah, the same. He passed information to You-Know-Who from inside the Ministry itself. Very well. Council will deliberate. In the meantime, you will return to Azkaban. No! Wait! Wait, please! Please, I have more! What about Snape? Severus Snape? (..)
    2005 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
  • (..) Professor? - Professor. - Yeah. Igor Karkaroff, you have been brought from Azkaban at your own request... ...to present evidence to this council. Should your testimony prove consequential... ...council may be prepared to order your immediate release. Until such time, you remain in the eyes (..)
    2005 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire