Examples of amicus in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The American College of Pediatricians, which has been identified as an anti-LGBTQ+ hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center, filed an amicus brief in support of the state of Tennessee.
—
Solcyré Burga, Time, 18 June 2025
In an usual step, lawyers with the Department of Justice filed an amicus brief in support of Trump's request.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 11 June 2025
The city filed an amicus brief on behalf of Dylan Lopez Contreras, a 20-year-old student at Ellis Preparatory Academy, arguing that he is being detained without cause and in violation of his right to due process.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 4 June 2025
Separately, the city’s Law Department made a motion to file an amicus brief on Monday, insisting the manner in which Dylan was arrested at a routine court hearing on May 21 could deter people from accessing the court system.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 2 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for amicus
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Solcyré Burga, Time, 18 June 2025
In an usual step, lawyers with the Department of Justice filed an amicus brief in support of Trump's request.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 11 June 2025
The city filed an amicus brief on behalf of Dylan Lopez Contreras, a 20-year-old student at Ellis Preparatory Academy, arguing that he is being detained without cause and in violation of his right to due process.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 4 June 2025
Separately, the city’s Law Department made a motion to file an amicus brief on Monday, insisting the manner in which Dylan was arrested at a routine court hearing on May 21 could deter people from accessing the court system.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 2 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for amicus
Cite this Entry
“Amicus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amicus. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLegal Definition
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share