Legal Counsel
/ˈliːɡəl ˈkaʊnsəl/
Definitions
- (n.) A lawyer or group of lawyers retained to represent a party in legal matters.
The company sought legal counsel before signing the contract.
- (n.) The advice or guidance given by a lawyer.
She acted on the legal counsel provided by her attorney.
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Commentary
‘Legal counsel’ can refer both to the individual(s) providing legal services and to the advice itself, so context determines the meaning.
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