amicus curiae
/əˌmiːkəs ˈkjʊəriaɪ/
An impartial adviser to a court of law in a particular case
amicus curiae in a sentence
“The organization filed an amicus curiae brief.”
Origin of amicus curiae
Latin phrase meaning friend of the court, from amicus (friend) + curia (court)
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