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clear counsel

[/klɪr ˈkaʊnsəl/]
noun
orientação clara
1. Advice or guidance that is easy to understand and unambiguous; legal or professional advice given in a straightforward manner
The lawyer provided clear counsel on how to proceed with the lawsuit.
O advogado forneceu orientação clara sobre como prosseguir com a ação judicial.
2. In legal contexts, professional advice from a lawyer that is explicit and leaves no room for misinterpretation
She sought clear counsel before making any business decisions.
Ela procurou orientação clara antes de tomar qualquer decisão comercial.
Synonyms
clear adviceplain guidanceexplicit directionstraightforward counselunambiguous advice
Antonyms
unclear counselambiguous advicevague guidanceconfusing direction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
orientação clara
Most common and widely understood term
Portugal
aconselhamento claro
Formal legal context usage
São Paulo
orientação clara
Standard business and legal usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

give clear counsel
seek clear counsel
provide clear counsel
clear as crystal counsel
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