Definitions for: Advice


[n] a proposal for an appropriate course of action



Webster (1913) Definition: Ad*vice", n. [OE. avis, F. avis; ? + OF. vis, fr. L.
visum seemed, seen; really p. p. of videre to see, so that
vis meant that which has seemed best. See Vision, and cf.
Avise, Advise.]
1. An opinion recommended or offered, as worthy to be
followed; counsel.

We may give advice, but we can not give conduct.
--Franklin.

2. Deliberate consideration; knowledge. [Obs.]

How shall I dote on her with more advice, That thus
without advice begin to love her? --Shak.

3. Information or notice given; intelligence; as, late
advices from France; -- commonly in the plural.

Note: In commercial language, advice usually means
information communicated by letter; -- used chiefly in
reference to drafts or bills of exchange; as, a letter
of advice. --McElrath.

4. (Crim. Law) Counseling to perform a specific illegal act.
--Wharton.

Advice boat, a vessel employed to carry dispatches or to
reconnoiter; a dispatch boat.

To take advice.
(a) To accept advice.
(b) To consult with another or others.

Syn: Counsel; suggestion; recommendation; admonition;
exhortation; information; notice.

See Also: admonition, indication, monition, proposal, recommendation, warning, word of advice

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