word
Latin
amicus curiae
ah-MEE-kus KYOO-ree-ee
əˈmiːkəs ˈkjʊəriaɪListen
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Syllable breakdown
amicuscuriae
Dictionary meaning
A person or organisation that is not a party to a case but offers information to assist the court.
Examples
- Several human rights groups submitted amicus curiae briefs to the Supreme Court.
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