Meaning of the word "counsel is no command" in English

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counsel is no command

US /ˈkaʊn.səl ɪz noʊ kəˈmænd/
UK /ˈkaʊn.səl ɪz nəʊ kəˈmɑːnd/
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Idiom

advice is not an order; one is free to follow or ignore the advice given

Example:
I'm just giving you my opinion, but remember, counsel is no command.
You don't have to do what I say; counsel is no command.