Counseling
/ˈkaʊn.səl.ɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of advising or guiding a client regarding legal rights and obligations.
The attorney provided counseling to ensure the client understood the contract terms.
- (n.) Professional guidance offered in mental health, often related to legal settings such as custody disputes or competency evaluations.
The court ordered psychological counseling to assess the defendant's mental state.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, counseling often refers both to legal advice and to therapeutic guidance when mental health intersects with legal issues.
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