a counsel of perfection

  • 1counsel of perfection — 1. : instruction given for the attainment of perfection 2. : an unrealizable ideal * * * counsel of perfection 1. A commendation of something beyond the binding minimum, something not absolutely imperative, but commended as the means of reaching… …

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  • 2a counsel of perfection — advice that is ideal but not feasible. → counsel …

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  • 3(a) counsel of perfection — a counsel of perˈfection f7 idiom (formal) advice that is good but that is difficult or impossible to follow Main entry: ↑counselidiom …

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  • 4counsel — /ˈkaʊnsəl / (say kownsuhl) noun 1. advice; opinion or instruction given in directing the judgement or conduct of another. 2. interchange of opinions as to future procedure; consultation; deliberation: to take counsel with one s partners. 3.… …

  • 5counsel — n. & v. n. 1 advice, esp. formally given. 2 consultation, esp. to seek or give advice. 3 (pl. same) a barrister or other legal adviser; a body of these advising in a case. 4 a plan of action. v.tr. (counselled, counselling; US counseled,… …

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  • 6counsel — noun 1》 advice, especially that given formally.     ↘archaic consultation. 2》 (plural same) a barrister or other legal adviser conducting a case. verb (counsels, counselling, counselled; US counsels, counseling, counseled) 1》 give advice to …

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  • 7counsel — counselable; esp. Brit., counsellable, adj. /kown seuhl/, n., pl. counsel for 3, v., counseled, counseling or (esp. Brit.) counselled, counselling. n. 1. advice; opinion or instruction given in directing the judgment or conduct of another. 2.… …

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  • 8biblical literature — Introduction       four bodies of written works: the Old Testament writings according to the Hebrew canon; intertestamental works, including the Old Testament Apocrypha; the New Testament writings; and the New Testament Apocrypha.       The Old… …

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  • 9Evangelical counsels — Major events in Jesus life from the Gospels Nativity of Jesus Baptism Temptation Ministry Commissioning Apostles and Disciples Sermon on the Mount Miracles Rejection Transfiguration Evangelical counsels Entering Jerusalem …

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  • 10Altruism — • A term formed by Auguste Comte in 1851, to denote the benevolent, as contrasted with the selfish propensities Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Altruism     Altruism      …

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