friend of the court
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of friend of the court
First recorded in 1940–45
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
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
They filed a friend of the court brief urging Robart to review the case as he deliberated the fate of the consent decree.
From Seattle Times
Several tribes have filed “friend of the court” briefs siding with Stroble’s position.
From Seattle Times
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