Definition of amicus curiae

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a·mi·cus cu·ri·ae

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NOUN:
pl. a·mi·ci curiae (

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A party that is not involved in a particular litigation but that is allowed by the court to advise it on a matter of law directly affecting the litigation.

ETYMOLOGY:
Latin amcus criae : amcus, friend + criae, genitive of cria, court

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