amicus curiae
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of amicus curiae
Borrowed into English from New Latin around 1605–15
Example Sentences
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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 ● Nov. 9, 2025
Writing in dissent, Justice Sonia Sotomayor cited an amicus curiae brief submitted by former consular officers explaining that the interview process is fundamentally flawed:
From Slate ● Jul. 23, 2024
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 ● Jun. 16, 2023
They filed an amicus curiae brief in the GlaxoSmithKline vs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2022
Word was whispered down our line that amicus curiae meant “friend of the court.”
From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals
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