word
Legal
Latin
amicus curiae
uh-MEE-kus KYOOR-ee-eye
əˈmiːkəs ˈkjʊərɪˌaɪListen
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Syllable breakdown
amicuscuriae
Sounds like
Say 'uh-MEE-kus KYOOR-ee-eye'.
Dictionary meaning
A person or organisation not party to a case who offers expertise to assist the court.
History and origin
Latin — 'friend of the court'.
Examples
- Several civil liberties organisations filed amicus curiae briefs in the landmark case.
Common mispronunciations
AM-ih-kus KUR-ee-ayuh-MY-kus KYOO-ree-eye
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