Definition of council of states:
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A council of state is a governmental body in a country, or a subdivision of a country, with a function that varies by jurisdiction.
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the privy council of the Kingdom of Denmark.
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a body established by the Constitution of Ireland to advise the President of Ireland in the exercise of many of their discretionary, reserve powers.
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a constitutionally established advisory body in the Netherlands to the government and States General that officially consists of members of the royal family and Crown-appointed members generally having political, commercial, diplomatic or military experience.
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a body established by the Portuguese Constitution to advise the President of the Republic in the exercise of many of his or her discretionary powers.
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The Council of State of Cuba is a 31-member body of the government of Cuba, elected by the National Assembly of People's Power.