AMICUS


Meaning of AMICUS in English

[ a'mʌɪkəs ]

(in full ~ curiae 'kjʊərɪi: )

■ noun ( plural amici -si: , amici curiae ) an impartial adviser to a court of law in a particular case.

Origin

C17: mod. L., lit. 'friend (of the court)'.

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