Noun
amicus (plural amici)
(law, informal) Someone not a party to a case who submits a brief and/or presents oral argument in that case.
Is amicus est, qui in re dubia re adjuvat. Plautus
Amicus certus in re incerta cernitur. Latin Proverb
Amicus (mihi) Plato, sed magis amica veritas. Latin Proverb
Although the amicus curiæ brief written by the APA denies the credibility of the brainwashing theory, the APA submitted the brief under "intense pressure by a consortium of pro-religion scholars (a. Source: Internet
"Absent an immediate appeal of the Order, the continued application of the server test in this jurisdiction will remain unsettled during the pendency of this action," stated an amicus brief. Source: Internet
During the day’s hearing, the court’s amicus curies apprised it of various orders of the NGT and Custom authorities for disposal of ammonium nitrate seized in Tamil Nadu. Source: Internet