Legal Definitions - advice

Definition: Advice is guidance given by one person to another. It can also refer to notice of the drawing of a draft for goods or services.

• When I was feeling lost, my friend gave me some great advice on how to find my way.
• The lawyer provided advice to his client on how to proceed with the case.
• The company sent a letter of advice to inform the customer that their order had been processed.
• After sending the payment, the customer received a remittance advice to confirm the transaction.

The first two examples illustrate the first definition of advice, which is guidance given by one person to another. In the first example, a friend provides advice to help someone who is feeling lost. In the second example, a lawyer provides legal advice to a client. The third and fourth examples illustrate the second definition of advice, which is notice of the drawing of a draft for goods or services. In the third example, the company sends a letter of advice to inform the customer that their order has been processed. In the fourth example, the customer receives a remittance advice to confirm the transaction.