[Latter Day Saints] In Mormonism, a high council is one of several different governing bodies that have existed in the church hierarchy on many Latter-day Saint denominations. Most often, the term refers to a stake high council in a local stake, but other high councils include the standing Presiding High Council in Zion, and the `travelling... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_council_(Latter_Day_Saints)
(from the article `France`) Louis`s inner council was based on the model of the royal council in Richelieu`s days, a High Council (Conseil d`en Haut) consisting of only three or ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/h/47