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definitive counsel

[dɪˈfɪnɪtɪv ˈkaʊnsəl]
nounpl: definitive counsels
aconselhamento definitivo
1. Authoritative or final advice given by a legal professional or expert; conclusive guidance that settles a matter
The lawyer provided definitive counsel on how to proceed with the lawsuit.
O advogado forneceu aconselhamento definitivo sobre como proceder com o processo.
2. A legal opinion or recommendation that is binding or conclusive in nature
After receiving definitive counsel from the tax specialist, they filed their amended return.
Após receber aconselhamento definitivo do especialista em impostos, eles apresentaram sua declaração alterada.
Synonyms
authoritative adviceconclusive guidancefinal recommendationbinding opinionexpert determination
Antonyms
tentative advicepreliminary counselconditional guidanceuncertain recommendation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aconselhamento definitivo
standard legal terminology
Portugal
parecer definitivo
more commonly used in Portuguese legal contexts
São Paulo
orientação definitiva
alternative professional terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

seek definitive counsel
provide definitive counsel
act on definitive counsel
the final word
bottom line advice
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