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3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Advice \Ad*vice"\, n. [OE. avis, F. avis; ? + OF vis, fr L. visum seemed, seen; really p. p. of videre to see so that vis meant that which has seemed best. See {Vision}, and cf {Avise}, {Advise}.] 1. An opinion recommended or offered, as worthy to be followed; counsel. We may give advice, but we can not give conduct. --Franklin. 2. Deliberate consideration; knowledge. [Obs.] How shall I dote on her with more advice, That thus without advice begin to love her? --Shak. 3. Information or notice given intelligence; as late advices from France; -- commonly in the plural. Note: In commercial language, advice usually means information communicated by letter; -- used chiefly in reference to drafts or bills of exchange; as a letter of advice. --McElrath. 4. (Crim. Law) Counseling to perform a specific illegal act --Wharton. {Advice boat}, a vessel employed to carry dispatches or to reconnoiter; a dispatch boat. {To take advice}. a To accept advice. b To consult with another or others Syn: Counsel; suggestion; recommendation; admonition; exhortation; information; notice. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: advice n : a proposal for an appropriate course of action From THE DEVIL'S DICTIONARY ((C)1911 Released April 15 1993) [devils]: ADVICE, n. The smallest current coin. "The man was in such deep distress," Said Tom, "that I could do no less Than give him good advice." Said Jim: "If less could have been done for him I know you well enough, my son, To know that's what you would have done." Jebel Jocordy
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