What is the meaning of Counsel?

The exchange of opinions and advice especially in legal issues; consultation.

Exercise of judgment; prudence.

Advice; guidance.

Deliberate purpose; design; intent; scheme; plan.

A lawyer, as in King's Counsel (KC) or Queen's Counsel (QC).

To give advice, especially professional advice, to (somebody).

To recommend (a course of action).

a secret opinion or purpose; a private matter

Source: wiktionary.org