counsel-n; 2 Senses

Sense Number 1: A lawyer who pleads cases in court; an other human giver of advice.

Commentary: COUNSEL[+human]

Examples:
My counsel guided me through the court process.
She was a wonderful counsel to me.

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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: Something that provides advice.

Commentary: COUNSEL[+inanimate]

Examples:
That text was my only counsel.
His few notes provided much needed counsel.

Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2