an institution of the European Union (EU) charged with defining the EU's overall political direction and priorities, that comprises the heads of state or government of the member states, along with the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission

An international organisation focused on protecting human rights, democracy, rule of law in Europe, with headquarters in Strasbourg, France.

The governing body of people elected to oversee management of a town and represent the interests of residents.

A city, the county seat of Morris County, Kansas, United States.

A city, the county seat of Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States.

The administrative body of a county

A committee of high-ranking military officers convened to consult on urgent matters in wartime. / A meeting convened to address a crisis or to make a plan of attack.

plural of council of war

(Ireland, historical) An ad-hoc regional assembly summoned by the chief governor of Ireland, comprising members of the privy council supplemented by members representing localities within the relevant region.

plural of afforced council