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 sincerely believe that she's faking everything? And what about Peggy? She's just using the whole thing as an excuse to get better housing from the council. She's already applied! Look, I'm not saying it's a hoax. Sometimes, what we do requires a leap of faith. To believe when nobody else will. (..)
    2016 The Conjuring 2