amicus
/aˈmʌɪkəs
/(in full amicus curiae /ˈkjʊərɪiː/)
noun (plural amici /aˈmʌɪsiː/, amici curiae)
An impartial adviser to a court of law in a particular case: [as modifier]: the Federal Republic of Germany filed an amicus brief arguing that the Convention was exclusive...
- But there's nothing unusual about a state attorney general filing an amicus brief in a case where the law of his own state is implicated.
- In addition we have received written and oral submissions by Mr Timothy King QC, instructed by the Treasury Solicitor to assist the Court as an amicus.
- We do not stand in the role of amici in this Court.
Origin
Early 17th century: modern Latin, literally 'friend', (in full) 'friend of the court'.
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