next friend

noun Law.

a person other than a duly appointed guardian who acts on behalf of an infant or other person not fully qualified by law to act on his or her own behalf.

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weal
well-being, prosperity, or happiness.
the intervening time.
a somewhat prolonged, sharp, shrill cry, as of pain, fear, or surprise.
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Also called prochein ami.
Compare guardian ad litem.

Origin of next friend

before 900; Middle English; Old English

Words nearby next friend

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British Dictionary definitions for next friend

next friend

noun

law (formerly) a person acting on behalf of an infant or other person under legal disabilityOfficial name: litigation friend
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