friend of the court

American  

noun

Law.

1. amicus curiae.

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Etymology

Origin of friend of the court

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

Morley, who filed a friend of the court brief in this case for neither party, argues that, in the modern day, no one reads the Presidential Election Day act literally.

From Salon

The commission in February filed a “friend of the court” brief in the Ninth U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal after more than 20 organizations submitted amicus curiae, or “friend of the court,” briefs in favor of Landor.

From Salon

Last month, members of Congress, former Department of Homeland Security officials and former consular officers submitted friend of the court briefs in support of Muñoz and Acensio.

From Los Angeles Times

You like all these nice friends of the court, if they're on your side.

From Salon