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Definition of "council" []
- An assembly of persons called together for consultation, deliberation, or discussion. (noun)
- A body of people elected or appointed to serve as administrators, legislators, or advisors. (noun)
- An assembly of church officials and theologians convened for regulating matters of doctrine and discipline. (noun)
- The discussion or deliberation that takes place in such an assembly or body. (noun)
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Use "council" in a sentence
- "Council hearing on rent control -- council candidate debate at Ward 4 Dems event at Emery Rec Center"
- "D. 431, _Manifesto of John of Antioch and his council against Cyril and his council_."
- "In A.D. 1229, a council of Toulouse "erected in every city a _council of inquisitors consisting of one priest and two laymen_" (Ibid)."
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