council /ˈkaʊn.səl/noun 4verb 1forms 5 noun4 •a group of people who lead a town, a city or a school and make decisions for it •(UK) A local authority. •Short for church council •Discussion or deliberation.Satan […] void of rest, / His potentates to council called by night — 2008 verb1 •To sit in council with; to hold discussions with. formscounciled · councilled · counciling · councilling · councils