council
Plural
councils
1
a group of elected people who govern a city, town, etc.
- She was elected to serve on the local council.
- The town council voted against the construction project.
- The council members debated the housing plan.
- Residents can submit complaints to the council office.
- The council proposed new environmental regulations.
2
a meeting of people for consultation
3
(Christianity) an assembly of theologians and bishops and other representatives of different churches or dioceses that is convened to regulate matters of discipline or doctrine