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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
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The amicus curiae brief submitted by the legal expert provided valuable insight to the court.
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The friend of the court brief, or amicus curiae, was really helpful in explaining the legal issues.
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The court got some extra help from the amicus curiae, which was pretty cool.
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The amicus curiae acted as a guiding light for the court in understanding the complex legal matters.