amicus curiae
Pronunciation: /ˈæm.ɪ.kəs ˈkjʊɹ(.i)ˌaɪ/
The English word “amicus curiae” has 2 meanings listed here.
noun
- A person or entity who has been allowed by the court to plead or make submissions but who is not directly involved in the action.
- An independent lawyer, not retained by any party, whom the court has ordered to provide legal submissions regarding the matter in dispute; for example, to provide submissions regarding the situation of an unrepresented litigant or accused person.
Etymology
From Latin, amīcus (“friend”) + cūriae (“of the court”), genitive singular of cūria (“court”).
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