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

  • (..) as he always does. He’s a coward. But with Count Dooku dead, he is the leader of the droid army. And I assure you, the senate will vote to continue the war as long as Grievous is alive. Then the Jedi Council will make finding Grievous our highest priority. - Watch it. - Excuse me. - Come along, R. (..)
    2005 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
  • (..) - - Another happy landing. - Are you coming, Master? - Oh, no. I’m not brave enough for politics. I have to report to the council. Besides, someone needs to be the poster boy. Hold on. This whole operation was your idea. Let us not forget, Anakin, that you rescued me from the buzz droids. (..)
    2005 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith