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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

  • (..) - In a movie? - "Amadeus". It won Oscars! I saved him in 'Nam, so I will be on the lookout. Now, no more movies. Slater!! The city council is chewing my eggs off for your plane crash! The mayor is parading up my Lincoln Tunnel for that beach stunt! Everybody wants to know what it will be! (..)
    1993 Last Action Hero