Definitions for: Counselor


[n] a lawyer who pleads cases in court
[n] some who gives advice about problems
[n] someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp



Webster (1913) Definition: Coun"sel*or (koun"s?l-?r), n. [Written also
counsellor.] [OE. conseiler, F. conseiller, fr. L.
consiliarius, fr. consilium counsel.]
1. One who counsels; an adviser.

Can he that speaks with the tongue of an enemy be a
good counselor, or no? --Shak.

2. A member of council; one appointed to advise a sovereign
or chief magistrate.

Note: [See under Consilor.]

3. One whose profession is to give advice in law, and manage
causes for clients in court; a barrister.

Good counselors lack no clients. --Shak.

Synonyms: advocate, counsel, counsellor, counselor-at-law, pleader

See Also: adviser, advisor, attorney, consultant, Dutch uncle, lawyer, Nestor, supervisor

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