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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.
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We may give advice, but we can not give conduct.
--Franklin.
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2. Deliberate consideration; knowledge. [Obs.]
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How shall I dote on her with more advice,
That thus without advice begin to love her? --Shak.
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3. Information or notice given; intelligence; as, late
advices from France; -- commonly in the plural.
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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.
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4. (Crim. Law) Counseling to perform a specific illegal act.
--Wharton.
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{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.
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Syn: Counsel; suggestion; recommendation; admonition;
exhortation; information; notice.
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