Definitions

amicus curiae

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

NOUN

friend of the court

Synonyms

WEAK

adviser to the court friend at court friend in court

Example Sentences

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Amicus curiae briefs are submissions to the court on behalf of people or organizations that are not parties to the case.

From Slate • Feb. 28, 2013

Amicus curiae brief of the attorney general of Florida.

From The Negro in the United States; a selected bibliography. Compiled by Dorothy B. Porter by Porter, Dorothy B.