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explicit counsel

[ɪkˈsplɪsɪt ˈkaʊnsəl]
nounpl: explicit counsels
aconselhamento explícito
1. Clear, direct, and unambiguous advice or guidance given in a straightforward manner, leaving no room for misinterpretation
The lawyer provided explicit counsel regarding the legal implications of signing the contract.
O advogado forneceu aconselhamento explícito sobre as implicações legais de assinar o contrato.
2. In legal or professional contexts, advice that is stated in precise terms without any implicit or hidden meanings
The manager gave explicit counsel to all employees about compliance with company policies.
O gerente deu aconselhamento explícito a todos os funcionários sobre conformidade com as políticas da empresa.
Synonyms
clear advicedirect guidanceunambiguous counselstraightforward instructionprecise direction
Antonyms
implicit counselvague adviceambiguous guidanceindirect counselunclear instruction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
aconselhamento explícito
Most commonly used term across Brazil
São Paulo
orientação explícita
Often preferred in business and corporate contexts
Portugal
aconselhamento explícito
Standard usage in Portuguese legal and professional contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

to lay it on the line
to speak plainly
to give someone a straight answer
to leave no stone unturned
em termos claros e diretos
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