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   Advice , 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.]
   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.
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   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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   Information or notice given; intelligence; as, late advices from France; -- commonly in the plural.
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   ☞ 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.
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   (Crim. Law) Counseling to perform a specific illegal act.
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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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