Pronunciation: /əˈmaɪkəs ˈkjʊriˌaɪ/
noun A Latin term meaning 'friend of the court', referring to a person or organization that is not a party to a case but offers information or expertise to assist the court in making a decision
A1 An amicus curiae is a person who is not a party to a case but offers information to assist the court.
A2 The role of an amicus curiae is to provide expertise or insight on a particular legal issue.
B1 Amicus curiae briefs are often submitted by organizations or individuals with a strong interest in a case.
B2 The court may consider the arguments presented in an amicus curiae brief when making its decision.
C1 In some cases, the opinion of an amicus curiae can influence the outcome of a legal proceeding.
C2 Amicus curiae plays a crucial role in shaping legal debates and advancing justice in complex cases.
formal The amicus curiae brief submitted by the legal expert provided valuable insight to the court.
informal The friend of the court brief, or amicus curiae, was really helpful in explaining the legal issues.
slang The court got some extra help from the amicus curiae, which was pretty cool.
figurative The amicus curiae acted as a guiding light for the court in understanding the complex legal matters.
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