council
US /ˈkaʊn.səl/
UK /ˈkaʊn.səl/
1.
conselho, assembleia
a group of people chosen to give advice or to make rules
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The city council approved the new zoning laws.
O conselho da cidade aprovou as novas leis de zoneamento.
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She was elected to the student council.
Ela foi eleita para o conselho estudantil.
2.
concílio, reunião
a formal meeting of people for discussion or consultation
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The church held a special council to discuss the new reforms.
A igreja realizou um concílio especial para discutir as novas reformas.
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The tribal elders gathered for a council.
Os anciãos da tribo se reuniram para um conselho.