Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
  • Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

    Counselling, suggesting or advising, but not Imperative. A verdict on an issue out of chancery is advisory. Watt v. Starke, 101 U. S. 252, 25 In Ed. 826.