amicus curiae

[uh-mahy-kuhs kyoor-ee-ee, uh-mee-kuhs kyoor-ee-ahy]

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.

amicus curiae

/ æˈmiːkʊs ˈkjʊərɪˌiː /

noun

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

amicus curiae

1. See friend of the court.

Word History and Origins

Origin of amicus curiae¹

Borrowed into English from New Latin around 1605–15

Word History and Origins

Origin of amicus curiae¹

Latin, literally: friend of the court

Example Sentences

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.

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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.

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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.

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

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Earlier this month, Ferguson’s office joined more than 20 attorneys generals in filing an amicus curiae, or “friend of the court,” brief in the Texas case, advocating for the drug’s safety and efficacy.

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