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Amicus curiae
“Friend of the court.”
Latin legal phrase
Translation
What does “Amicus curiae” mean?
Amicus curiae translates as “Friend of the court.”
An amicus curiae is someone who is not a party to a case but offers information or arguments to help the court decide. Such briefs are common in major constitutional cases.
Origin
The story behind it
A term of Roman-derived and English common law, now used in courts worldwide.
When to use it
How to use “Amicus curiae”
A key entry for a moot-court handbook or a public-interest law clinic.
- Latin
- Amicus curiae
- English
- Friend of the court.
- Source
- Latin legal phrase
- Era
- Legal Latin
- Theme
- Justice
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