amicus

American

[uh-mahy-kuhs, uh-mee-] / əˈmaɪ kəs, əˈmi- /

adjective

Law.

of, relating to, or representing an amicus curiae, a friend of the court.

The church stated its official position in an amicus brief.

Etymology

Origin of amicus

By shortening

Example Sentences

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Mexican authorities say they plan to file an amicus brief in support of the lawsuit against the Adelanto lockup.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

A joint amicus filing, a filing by parties with a strong interest in a case, also came from several groups, including the Chamber of Progress.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Microsoft argued in an amicus brief that blacklisting Anthropic was an unprecendented response to a contract dispute that portended ill for the technology sector as well as the US military.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

Her lawyers “just bought Cook another year or more on the Fed,” said Jed Shugerman, a Boston University law professor who filed an amicus brief supporting her arguments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

Word was whispered down our line that amicus curiae meant “friend of the court.”

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals

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