To give advice, especially professional advice, to (somebody).
To recommend (a course of action).
A lawyer, as in King's Counsel (KC) or Queen's Counsel (QC).
The exchange of opinions and advice especially in legal issues; consultation.
Exercise of judgment; prudence.
Advice; guidance.
Deliberate purpose; design; intent; scheme; plan.
To take over responsibility (of something) from someone else
To assume responsibility for steering a ship