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a legal document filed in appellate court cases by non-litigants with a strong interest in the subject matter
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The legal team submitted an amicus brief to provide additional perspective on the case.
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My friend's lawyer friend wrote an amicus brief to help out with the court case.
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The lawyer dude sent in an amicus brief to back up his homie's case.
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In a way, the amicus brief acted like a supporting character in the legal drama unfolding in court.