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Meanings of council in English

Russian
совет
Portuguese
conselho
Spanish
consejo
Catalan
consell
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Group of people who come together to consult, deliberate, or make decisions.

        совет

        Consulting or decisive insititution, composed of more than one person, national or international, private or public, with different scopes.

              Usage of council in English
              1
              Work is expected to start on the new council building next year.
              Radio NZ
              2
              The High Court last year rejected their challenge to the council's decision.
              The Irish Times
              3
              However, Mr Haswell said he believed the council's planning approach was misguided.
              Radio NZ
              4
              That raised an important question for the council consider, the report said.
              Radio NZ
              5
              Looking at the result of the council's deliberations perhaps they were right.
              The Irish Times
              6
              However, the council has contacted central government for guidance on the issue.
              Radio NZ
              7
              Vienna city council said earlier today it would not support the concert.
              The Irish Times
              8
              However, the approach taken by the council will focus on supporting teachers.
              The Irish Times
              9
              The Prime Minister also raised concerns about council members' right to veto.
              Radio NZ
              10
              The council said the public needed to flush their pipes out today.
              Radio NZ
              11
              In council, in debate, in society, he was all life and energy.
              Critical and Historical Essays — Volume 1
              12
              Diplomats say that situation remains despite the changes in the council membership.
              Reuters
              13
              But it was opposed by several council members, including Britain and France.
              Reuters
              14
              The Ministry of Health said it was disappointed with the council's decision.
              Radio NZ
              15
              South Wales Police and Swansea council asked people to avoid the area.
              BBC
              16
              Ms Young said the council had become an unhappy place, lacking leadership.
              Radio NZ
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              Translations for council
              Russian
              совет
              Portuguese
              conselho
              Spanish
              consejo
              Council through the time
              Council across language varieties
              New Zealand
              Common
              Ireland
              Less common
              South Africa
              Rare
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