The council
Example: The council oversees strategic decisions
Definition
"The council" refers to a group of people officially chosen or elected to make decisions, give advice, or govern an organization, community, or government. It often oversees strategic decisions and policies within its jurisdiction or area of responsibility.
Etymology
The term "the council" comes from the Latin word 'concilium,' meaning a meeting or assembly called together for consultation or advice. Over time, it evolved in English to describe a formal body of people convened to deliberate and decide on matters of importance.
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"The council" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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