amicus

noun

Meaning

Someone not a party to a case who submits a brief and/or presents oral argument in that case.

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Related words

brief(English)briefs(English)vester(English)friend of court(English)amica curiae(English)adjunct(English)next friend(English)friend at court(English)affirmance(English)amici(English)certiorari(English)doma(English)

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