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

  • (..) - Zebra, where are you! Jesus Christ! Francis! You've been released? - No, I'm under arrest again. - Dear comrades! When he returned from the council meeting, his opponent said a lot of things that weren't true. He didn't destroy the pub! - Release him! At least check it out. (..)
    1989 Dva lidi v zoo
  • (..) and won't drink! - What? You have your own vet! - He's on a training course. Can't you tell me what's going on? Francis has been in a fight again. When he returned from the council meeting, someone told him that they didn't support him. Mama knows that I'm leaving for Milan with Karl. Shoo! (..)
    1989 Dva lidi v zoo