n. [ OE. avis, F. avis; &unr_; + 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. [ 1913 Webster ] We may give advice, but we can not give conduct. Franklin. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Deliberate consideration; knowledge. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ] How shall I dote on her with more advice,
That thus without advice begin to love her? Shak. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. Information or notice given; intelligence; as, late advices from France; -- commonly in the plural. [ 1913 Webster ] ☞ 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. [ 1913 Webster ] 4. (Crim. Law) Counseling to perform a specific illegal act. Wharton. [ 1913 Webster ]
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. [ 1913 Webster ]
Syn. -- Counsel; suggestion; recommendation; admonition; exhortation; information; notice. [ 1913 Webster ] | 