amicus

noun

ami·​cus ə-ˈmē-kəs  -ˈmī- 

plural amici ə-ˈmē-ˌkē 

-ˈmī-ˌsī

: amicus curiae

Examples of amicus in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Most of our work is technical research papers, comment letters, amicus briefs, and the like. — Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

The court is more likely to review cases accompanied by amicus briefs. — The Conversation, 24 June 2026

DeGette is one of 45 members of the Democratic caucus on the litigation task force, which files legal motions and amicus briefs to support and challenge certain efforts in the courts. — Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 31 May 2026

In fact, the NFLPA filed an amicus brief effectively against Clarett, portraying him as an interloper of sorts. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing amicus

• amicus curiae

Legal Definition

amicus

noun

ami·​cus ə-ˈmē-kəs, -ˈmī- 

plural amici -ˈmē-ˌkē, -ˈmī-ˌsī 

: amicus curiae