amicus

noun

plural amici ə-ˈmē-ˌkē How to pronounce amicus (audio)
-ˈmī-ˌsī

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Most of our work is technical research papers, comment letters, amicus briefs, and the like. Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 In January 2026, California Attorney General Rob Bonta signed a multistate amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to uphold state authority over mail-in ballot receipt deadlines. Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026 More than 21 million Americans lack ready access to documents that prove citizenship, according to the amicus brief that First Focus on Children filed with the Supreme Court in this case. Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 24 June 2026 The court is more likely to review cases accompanied by amicus briefs. The Conversation, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for amicus

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First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of amicus was in 1916

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“Amicus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amicus. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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