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- Dictionarycoun·cil of war/ˌkounsəl əv ˈwôr/
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- 1. a gathering of military officers in wartime.
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Group of people who meet to to decide on a course of action, usually in the midst of a battle
A council of war is a term in military science that describes a meeting held to decide on a course of action, usually in the midst of a battle. In normal circumstances, decisions are made by a commanding officer, optionally communicated and coordinated by staff officers, and then implemented by subordinate officers. Councils of war are typically held when matters of great importance must be decide... Wikipedia