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firm counsel

[/fɜːrm ˈkaʊnsəl/]
nounpl: firm counsels
parecer firme; conselho firme
1. Strong, resolute, and unwavering advice or guidance given with confidence and certainty
The manager provided firm counsel to the team about maintaining quality standards.
O gerente forneceu um parecer firme à equipe sobre a manutenção dos padrões de qualidade.
2. In legal contexts, advice from a lawyer or legal advisor that is definitive and based on solid legal grounds
The attorney offered firm counsel on how to proceed with the lawsuit.
O advogado ofereceu um parecer firme sobre como prosseguir com a ação judicial.
Synonyms
steady advicesolid guidanceresolute counseldefinitive advicestrong recommendation
Antonyms
wavering adviceuncertain counselhesitant guidanceweak advice

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
parecer firme; conselho sólido
Common usage in business and legal contexts
Portugal
parecer firme; orientação resoluta
Formal and legal usage preferred
São Paulo
parecer firme; conselho firme
Business context emphasis

Related Idioms & Phrases

give someone firm counsel
seek firm counsel
stand by one's counsel
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