- a counsel of perfection
- advice that is ideal but not feasible.→ counsel
English new terms dictionary. 2014.
a counsel of perfection
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counsel of perfection — 1. : instruction given for the attainment of perfection 2. : an unrealizable ideal * * * counsel of perfection 1. A commendation of something beyond the binding minimum, something not absolutely imperative, but commended as the means of reaching… … Useful english dictionary
(a) counsel of perfection — a counsel of perˈfection f7 idiom (formal) advice that is good but that is difficult or impossible to follow Main entry: ↑counselidiom … Useful english dictionary
counsel — /ˈkaʊnsəl / (say kownsuhl) noun 1. advice; opinion or instruction given in directing the judgement or conduct of another. 2. interchange of opinions as to future procedure; consultation; deliberation: to take counsel with one s partners. 3.… …
counsel — n. & v. n. 1 advice, esp. formally given. 2 consultation, esp. to seek or give advice. 3 (pl. same) a barrister or other legal adviser; a body of these advising in a case. 4 a plan of action. v.tr. (counselled, counselling; US counseled,… … Useful english dictionary
counsel — noun 1》 advice, especially that given formally. ↘archaic consultation. 2》 (plural same) a barrister or other legal adviser conducting a case. verb (counsels, counselling, counselled; US counsels, counseling, counseled) 1》 give advice to … English new terms dictionary
counsel — counselable; esp. Brit., counsellable, adj. /kown seuhl/, n., pl. counsel for 3, v., counseled, counseling or (esp. Brit.) counselled, counselling. n. 1. advice; opinion or instruction given in directing the judgment or conduct of another. 2.… … Universalium
biblical literature — Introduction four bodies of written works: the Old Testament writings according to the Hebrew canon; intertestamental works, including the Old Testament Apocrypha; the New Testament writings; and the New Testament Apocrypha. The Old… … Universalium
Evangelical counsels — Major events in Jesus life from the Gospels Nativity of Jesus Baptism Temptation Ministry Commissioning Apostles and Disciples Sermon on the Mount Miracles Rejection Transfiguration Evangelical counsels Entering Jerusalem … Wikipedia
Altruism — • A term formed by Auguste Comte in 1851, to denote the benevolent, as contrasted with the selfish propensities Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Altruism Altruism … Catholic encyclopedia
advice — 1 Advice, counsel and their corresponding verbs advise, counsel denote recommendation or to make a recommendation as to a decision or a course of conduct. Advice and advise imply real or pretended knowledge or experience, often professional or… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
