Advice
Advice ({not transcribed}) , noun
[Old English avis, French avis; {not transcribed} + Old French vis, from Latin visum seemed, seen; really past participle of videre to see, so that vis meant that which has seemed best. See Vision, and compare Avise, Advise.]
1.
An opinion recommended or offered, as worthy to be followed; counsel.
We may give advice, but we can not give conduct.
2.
Deliberate consideration; knowledge. [Obsolete]
How shall I dote on her with more advice,
That thus without advice begin to love her?
3.
Information or notice given; intelligence; as, late advices from France; -- commonly in the plural.
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.
4.
(Crim. Law) Counseling to perform a specific illegal act. — Wharton
Collocations (2)
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.