amicus curiae

a·mi·cus cu·ri·ae

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-mahy-kuh s kyoo r-ee-ee, uh-mee-kuh s kyoo r-ee-ahy]
- /əˈmaɪ kəs ˈkyʊər iˌi, əˈmi kəs ˈkyʊər iˌaɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-mahy-kuh s kyoo r-ee-ee, uh-mee-kuh s kyoo r-ee-ahy]
- /əˈmaɪ kəs ˈkyʊər iˌi, əˈmi kəs ˈkyʊər iˌaɪ/

Definitions of amicus curiae words

noun amicus curiae a person not directly engaged in a case who advises the court 3
noun amicus curiae a person who offers, or is called in, to advise a court on some legal matter 3
noun plural amicus curiae a person, not a party to the litigation, who volunteers or is invited by the court to give advice upon some matter pending before it. 2
noun amicus curiae (law) a person/entity who has been allowed by the court to plead or make submissions but who, however, is not directly involved in the action. 0

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Origin of amicus curiae

First appearance:

before 1605

One of the 40% oldest English words

Borrowed into English from New Latin around 1605-15

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Parts of speech for Amicus curiae

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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amicus curiae popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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Synonyms for amicus curiae

noun amicus curiae

friend at court — a friend in a position of influence or power who may advance one's interests, especially a helpful person who is close to someone in authority.

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