amicus curiae

[ uh-mahy-kuhs kyoor-ee-ee, uh-mee-kuhs kyoor-ee-ahy ]

noun

, Law.

, plural a·mi·ci cu·ri·ae [uh, -, mahy, -kahy , kyoor, -ee-ee, uh, -, mee, -kee , kyoor, -ee-ahy].

1. a person, not a party to the litigation, who volunteers or is invited by the court to give advice upon some matter pending before it.

amicus curiae

/ æˈmiːkʊs ˈkjʊərɪˌiː /

noun

1. law a person not directly engaged in a case who advises the court

amicus curiae

1. See friend of the court .

Word History and Origins

Origin of amicus curiae¹

Borrowed into English from New Latin around 1605–15

Word History and Origins

Origin of amicus curiae¹

Latin, literally: friend of the court

Example Sentences

Shortridge stated that as amicus curiae, it was his duty to see that the proceedings were without flaw.

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Well then, I shall call him as amicus curiae; and the defendant's counsel can cross-examine him.

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Do you deem yourself qualified to render valuable and efficient assistance to a client or to appear as amicus curiae?

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