5. Of uncertain origin, probably Germanic, from a short form of various female compound names containing the element av (of uncertain meaning). St Ava or Avia was a 9th-century abbess of Dinart in Hainault and a member of the Frankish royal family.
Search The Library's Lexicon. CONSULTATION. A conference between the counsel or attorneys engaged on the same side of a cause for the purpose of examining their case, arranging their proofs and removing any difficulties there may be in their way.
consult. 1  to seek advice or information from; ask guidance from: Consult your lawyer before signing the contract. 2  to refer to for information: Consult your dictionary for the spelling of the word. 3  to have regard for (a person's interest, convenience, etc.) in making plans. 4  Obsolete. to meditate, plan, or contrive.