Associations to the word «Amicus»

Wiktionary

AMICUS, noun. (legal) (informal) Someone not a party to a case who submits a brief and/or presents oral argument in that case.
AMICUS CURIAE, noun. (legal) a person/entity who has been allowed by the court to plead or make submissions but who, however, is not directly involved in the action.

Wise words

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