\Ad*vice"\, 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}.]
1. An opinion recommended or offered, as worthy to be
   followed; counsel.
         We may give advice, but we can not give conduct.
                                               --Franklin.
2. Deliberate consideration; knowledge. [Obs.]
         How shall I dote on her with more advice, That thus
         without advice begin to love her?     --Shak.
3. Information or notice given; intelligence; as, late
   advices from France; -- commonly in the plural.
Note: 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. --McElrath.
4. (Crim. Law) Counseling to perform a specific illegal act.
   --Wharton.
{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.
Syn: Counsel; suggestion; recommendation; admonition;
     exhortation; information; notice.