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Simple English definitions for legal terms
advice
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A quick definition of advice:
Advice: Advice is when someone gives you guidance or suggestions on what to do. It's like when a teacher tells you how to solve a math problem or when your mom tells you to wear a coat because it's cold outside. Sometimes, a special kind of advice called "advice of counsel" is given by a lawyer to help someone make a legal decision. Another type of advice is called a "letter of advice," which is a notice that a payment has been made for goods or services.
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: Advice is guidance given by one person to another. It can also refer to notice of the drawing of a draft for goods or services.
- When I was feeling lost, my friend gave me some great advice on how to find my way.
- The lawyer provided advice to his client on how to proceed with the case.
- The company sent a letter of advice to inform the customer that their order had been processed.
- After sending the payment, the customer received a remittance advice to confirm the transaction.
The first two examples illustrate the first definition of advice, which is guidance given by one person to another. In the first example, a friend provides advice to help someone who is feeling lost. In the second example, a lawyer provides legal advice to a client. The third and fourth examples illustrate the second definition of advice, which is notice of the drawing of a draft for goods or services. In the third example, the company sends a letter of advice to inform the customer that their order has been processed. In the fourth example, the customer receives a remittance advice to confirm the transaction.