v. i.
Let us consult upon to-morrow's business. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
All the laws of England have been made by the kings England, consulting with the nobility and commons. Hobbes. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.
The council broke;
And all grave consults dissolved in smoke. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
Men forgot, or feared, to consult nature . . . ; they were content to consult libraries. Whewell. [ 1913 Webster ]
We are . . . to consult the necessities of life, rather than matters of ornament and delight. L'Estrange. [ 1913 Webster ]
Manythings were there consulted for the future, yet nothing was positively resolved. Clarendon. [ 1913 Webster ]
Thou hast consulted shame to thy house by cutting off many people. Hab. ii. 10. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. an expert who gives advice.
a. Formed by consultation; resulting from conference. [ 1913 Webster ]
Consultary response (Law),
n. [ L. consultatio: cf. F. consultation. ]
Thus they doubtful consultations dark
Ended. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
Writ of consultation (Law),
a. Pertaining to consultation; having the privilege or right of conference. “A consultative . . . power.” Abp. Bramhall. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Formed by, or resulting from, consultation; advisory. Bancroft. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who consults, or asks counsel or information. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. That consults. [ 1913 Webster ]
Consulting physician (Med.),