briefs

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Third parties can also file briefs with the court to assert their own arguments; these are known as “friend of the court” or amicus curiae briefs.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

The group briefs the president on the economy and works with the Treasury Department to set the administration’s economic outlook.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Like a diplomatic training camp, the King will be currently prepping for the trip, going through embassy briefs, reading histories and biographies, getting all the details of his engagements.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

He has called on the bishops to defend the rights and dignity of immigrants and refugees, and they have answered by submitting legal briefs to the Supreme Court on their behalf.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Crook briefs Parker on the day’s events, then explains that the presidential carriage will be stopping at Fourteenth and H Streets to pick up Major Rathbone and Miss Harris.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly