counsel
n. uncountablen. advice that is given to someone, especially by an expert or someone older. It can also mean a lawyer who represents a person in a court of law.
n. advice or guidance provided formally or professionally; also refers to a legal representative or group of lawyers conducting a case. Often implies a level of wisdom or authority in the person providing the guidance.
He sought wise counsel before making his final decision.
The defendant sat quietly while his counsel argued that the evidence was purely circumstantial.
In times of national crisis, the president relies on the counsel of seasoned diplomats whose experience spans several decades of international relations.
From Middle English counseil, conseil, from Old French conseil, from Latin cōnsilium; akin to cōnsulō (“take counsel, consult”).
From Middle English counseilen, from Old French conseiller, from Latin cōnsilior, from cōnsilium.
When referring to advice, it is uncountable; when referring to a lawyer or legal team, it is treated as a singular or plural noun but does not typically take an 's' for plural.
He gave me many counselsHe gave me much counselIn the sense of advice, counsel is uncountable and cannot be used in the plural form.