Definition of amicus curiae
amici curiae
: one (such as a professional person or organization) that is not a party to a particular litigation but that is permitted by the court to advise it in respect to some matter of law that directly affects the case in question
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Origin and Etymology of amicus curiae
New Latin, literally, friend of the court
First Known Use: 1612
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Legal Definition of amicus curiae
amici curiae
: one (as an individual or organization) that is not a party to a particular lawsuit but is allowed to advise the court regarding a point of law or fact directly concerning the lawsuit an amicus curiae must file its brief…no later than 7 days after the principal brief — Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure Rule 29 —called also friend of the court
Origin and Etymology of amicus curiae
New Latin, literally, friend of the court
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