an adviser to the court on some matter of law who is not a party to the case; usually someone who wants to influence the outcome of a lawsuit involving matters of wide public interest
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friend of the court::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | amicus curiae |
| Type of | adviser, advisor, consultant |
Examples of friend of the court
friend of the court
Dozens of organizations have filed friend-of-the-court briefs on Shuai's behalf.
From the charlotteobserver.com
The court allowed Scenic Hudson to submit a friend of the court brief in the case.
From the timesunion.com
Wolfsen joined other California farmers in filing a friend-of-the-court brief.
From the sacbee.com
These broader stakes were underscored by numerous friend-of-the-court briefs.
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Suthers also filed a friend-of-the-court brief in support of Texas in the Rothgery case.
From the denverpost.com
He asked the U.S. Justice Department to join with the inmates as a friend of the court.
From the post-gazette.com
The association filed a friend of the court brief in the case.
From the post-gazette.com
The ADA was granted leave by the High Court of Australia to intervene as a friend of the court.
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In the trial of history she is simply a friend of the court.
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