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    [Noun]  | "coun*cil" | \ ˈkau̇n(t)-səl \


    1: an assembly or meeting for consultation, advice, or discussion

    2: a group elected or appointed as an advisory or legislative body

    3: a usually administrative body


    Origin: 14th century ;

     Middle English counceil, from Anglo-French cunseil, cuncile, from Latin concilium, from com- + calare to call {mat|low:3|};

    [Noun]  | "city council" 


    1: the legislative body of a city


    Origin: 1641 ;

    [Noun]  | "executive council" 


    1: a council constituted to advise or share in the functions of a political executive

    2: a council that exercises supreme executive power


    Origin: 1775 ;

    [Noun]  | "legislative council" 


    1: a permanent committee chosen from both houses that meets between sessions of a state legislature to study state problems and plan a legislative program

    2: a unicameral legislature (as in a British colony)

    3: the upper house of a British bicameral legislature


    Origin: 1787 ;

    [Noun]  | "privy council" 


    1: a secret or private council

    2: a body of officials and dignitaries chosen by the British monarch as an advisory council to the Crown usually functioning through its committees

    3: a usually appointive advisory council to an executive


    Origin: 14th century ;

    [Noun]  | "Security Council" 


    1: a permanent council of the United Nations with primary responsibility for maintaining peace and security


    Origin: 1944 ;

    [Noun]  | "councils" 


    1: a coming together of a number of persons for a specified purpose;


      * e.g., " ... a war council attended by the top commanders of each of the armed services "



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    2: a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest;


      * e.g., " ... the neighborhood council decided to campaign for a new park "



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    3: a meeting featuring a group discussion;


      * e.g., " ... summoned to a council to discuss ways that the state could improve medical care for the elderly "



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    [Noun]  | "council" 


    1: a coming together of a number of persons for a specified purpose;


      * e.g., " ... a war council attended by the top commanders of each of the armed services "



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    2: a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest;


      * e.g., " ... the neighborhood council decided to campaign for a new park "



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    3: a meeting featuring a group discussion;


      * e.g., " ... summoned to a council to discuss ways that the state could improve medical care for the elderly "



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     [ "The Council" ]

    1: A group of bros and broski’s that advise any tough or large decisions in you’re life. The council consist of 9 bros and broski’s that are carefully chosen from the Broste System. They will respond with out bias to ensure that you make the wisest decision.

      * e.g.,  ... Sorry to inform you but the council has decided that your unfit to be my lover due to your bitch ass ways. 

     [ "The Council" ]

    1: The legendary group of four amazingly awesome and highly respected people.

      * e.g.,  ... "Whose The Council?" 

     [ "Council" ]

    1: Derogatory term used to describe people of low social-class. It's very similar to the term Chav. Also used to describe something that looks cheap or tacky.

      * e.g.,  ... John: Oh my! How much gold does she think she can fit around her neck? 


     [ "Council" ]

    2: It's based on the fact that poor people would tend to live in subsidised housing in the UK known as a council estate. Council estates have improved a great deal in the past 10-20 years but some are still suffering from anti-social behavour brought about by Chav and Urban wannabee behaviour by kids and young adults who are simply bored and lacking identity or a sense of community.

      * e.g.,  ... Steve: Mr T could pull it off but she's just council. 

     [ "council" ]

    1: Adj. suggests a shitty, cheap substitute. Used before the thing you actually want but can't have.

      * e.g.,  ... Eve: Shit, you look rough!! How did you get home last night after the club?? 


     [ "council" ]

    2: Eg. Council toothpaste = Water

      * e.g.,  ... Dave: I got a council taxi. 


     [ "council" ]

    3:  Council pop = Water

      * e.g.,  ... Eve: No shit! You mean you walked over 5 miles home??? 


     [ "council" ]

    4:  Council boyfriend = One night stand


     [ "council" ]

    5:  Council flat = a council flat

     [ "Council" ]

    1: An abbreviation of 'council gritter', which is the cockney rhyming slang for 'shitter'

      * e.g.,  ... "I met this right slag last night, she let me go in dry up her council!" 

     [ "councilitis" ]

    1: councilitis Syphillis it is a contagious disease,this usually occurs when councilites meet.. councilitis

      * e.g.,  ... craighhhh:oight u from scunny mate??councilits phyllis:yeah ave it..(chat up line omfg i know!!) 

     [ "The council" ]

    1: the council is a group of immortal beings made up of: shaggy, Carl Wheezer, Yamcha, Iggle piggle, Garfield and Shrek

      * e.g.,  ... the council will decide your fate 

     [ "Council" ]

    1: Is a government body in each town, they thrive to find ways of getting as much money off of you as they can.

      * e.g.,  ... Another bill from the council 

     [ "Councilitis" ]

    1: Chronic, debilitating condition suffered exclusively by local authority staff in the UK necessitating long periods of absence from work. There are no known physical symptoms although sufferers may appear to have a sore throat/bad back/upset stomach etc. There is no known cure but the condition will usually resolve itself rapidly at the point the employee has exceeded their entitlement to paid sick leave.

      * e.g.,  ... Manager: Where is Mark today? Colleague: Oh he won't be in today, he always suffers from Councilitis on a Monday. 

     [ "Counciling" ]

    1: The act of holding a meeting with members of a council to solve issues. Basically a counseling appointment with multiple council members instead of counselors.

      * e.g.,  ... Lauren: I'm so dumb. Why can't I be as smart and cool and awesome as you, Alex? Alex: You need to have a counciling appointment, Lauren. Lauren: Thanks, Alex! You're sooo much better than me at everything I'm so jealous! 

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