LEGAL WORD
Amicus curiae
Latin phrase · Legal profession
Amicus curiae
- Type: Latin phrase
- Area of law: Legal profession
1 What it means
Friend of the court. A lawyer or expert appointed to assist the court on a question, not representing any party.
2 Use it in a sentence
The court appointed a senior advocate as amicus curiae in the environmental case.
3 Make it stick
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