“amicus curiae”
This page shows official legal definitions of “amicus curiae” from courts and ministries of justice in multiple countries. Definitions are listed in order of reading level to help with both basic understanding and deeper context.
United States
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Latin for "friend of the court." It is advice formally offered to the court in a brief filed by an entity interested in, but not a party to, the case.
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New Zealand
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A person (usually a barrister) appearing in court who doesn't represent any of the parties to the case, and assists the court by pointing out matters of law (or fact) that have been overlooked, or presents opposing arguments so that both sides of a case can be heard. Literally the term means a 'friend of the court'.
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