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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

  • (..) - I'm coming. - You can't. Eric says you're done. What? He said you're out. Your father's on the council, Tris. Maybe they'll make an exception and let you go home. We're sorry, Tris. We gotta go. We're gonna miss the train. (..)
    2014 Divergent