COUNSELOR - The Law Mind Legal Dictionary

COUNSELORn.

Websters Unabridged Dictionary (1913) • 1913

One who counsels; an adviser. Can he that speaks with the tongue of an enemy be a good counselor, or no Shak. A member of council; one appointed to advise a sovereign or chief magistrate. One whose profession is to give advice in law, and manage causes for clients in court; a barrister. Good counselors lack no clients. Shak.

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Wiktionary (English) • 2026

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A professional who counsels people, especially on personal problems. | A school counselor, often in a specialty such as careers, education, or health. | An attorney. | A high ranking diplomat, usually just below an ambassador or minister. | A children’s supervisor, usually at camp.