What does the cryptic crossword clue "Remove freedom, as it were, to take counsel (10)" mean?

The definition is "to take counsel". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DE (synonym="DE") + LIBERATE (synonym="LIBERATE") = DELIBERATE; definition: "to take counsel" The answer is DELIBERATE.

Remove freedom, as it were, to take counsel (10)

Times Cryptic #27883 | 29 Across | 2021-01-25 flower

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