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noun amicus cu·ri·ae \ -ˈkyu̇r-ē-ˌī , -ˈku̇r- , -i-ˌē \

Definition of amicus curiae

plural 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

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amicus curiae

noun amicus cu·ri·ae \ -ˈkyu̇r-ē-ˌī, -ˈku̇r-, -ē-ˌē \

legal Definition of amicus curiae

plural 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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