amicus curiae

American  

[uh-mahy-kuhs kyoor-ee-ee, uh-mee-kuhs kyoor-ee-ahy] / əˈmaɪ kəs ˈkyʊər iˌi, əˈmi kəs ˈkyʊər iˌaɪ /

noun

Law.

plural

amici curiae

1. a person, not a party to the litigation, who volunteers or is invited by the court to give advice upon some matter pending before it.

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amicus curiae British  

/ æˈmiːkʊs ˈkjʊərɪˌiː /

noun

1. law a person not directly engaged in a case who advises the court

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amicus curiae Cultural  

1. See friend of the court.

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Etymology

Origin of amicus curiae

Borrowed into English from New Latin around 1605–15

Example Sentences

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

Snohomish, King and Pierce counties were represented as amicus curiae or friends of the court and complained that DSHS’ failures have affected local criminal legal systems across the state.

From Seattle Times

They also want the court to transcribe all hearings for appeals and to expand the use of outside advocates - known as amicus curiae - who can oppose FBI requests before the court, the people said.

From Washington Times

They also want the court to transcribe all hearings for appeals and to expand the use of outside advocates — known as amicus curiae — who can oppose FBI requests before the court, the people said.

From Seattle Times

Huber is among scores of industry executives and business leaders who signed onto an amicus curiae brief before the Supreme Court.

From Washington Post