consul vs council
Definitions
noun
- a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
Examples
Over 20 factors were analyzed amongst the DUI attorneys sampled, including whether free consultations are offered, if a lawyer is willing to do 'outcall' (meaning they will meet with potential clients outside the office), how aggressive the defense of the client is, the degree to which each client is offered access to their lawyer, how much time is spent with each client talking by phone or over email, and other factors.
C. Security: Coordinate installation of door hardware, keying, and access control with Owner's security consultant.
The reception clerk consulted a colleague.
Definitions
noun
- a meeting of people for consultation
- a body serving in an administrative capacity
- (Christianity) an assembly of theologians and bishops and other representatives of different churches or dioceses that is convened to regulate matters of discipline or doctrine
Examples
A few days after, they brought the intelligence that Barbarina had returned; and the councillor dwelt with her in her new house; and the servants were commanded to call the signora Madame Cocceji. as she was his well-beloved and trusted wife.
By 1000 most English bishops were monks, and both bishops and abbots deliberated with lay magnates in the king's council.
Jenny says if services do grind to a halt for a day it will at least demonstrate the importance and value of the work council staff do.