amicus curiae
noun
amicus cu·ri·ae
-ˈkyu̇r-ē-ˌī 
-ˈku̇r-,
-i-ˌē
plural amici curiae
: one (such as a professional person or organization) that is not a party to a particular litigation but that is permitted by the court to advise it in respect to some matter of law that directly affects the case in question
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Specifically, Ho has appointed Paul Clement as amicus curiae
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Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 22 Feb. 2025
In addition, three new amicus curiae briefs were filed this week that oppose selection of a receiver with ties to city government.
—Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2025
Cady filed an application for an amicus curiae brief this week to oppose the resentencing.
—Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
Victor Williams, pro se, was on the brief for amicus curiae Law Professor Victor Williams in support of appellant.
—Cnn.com, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2024
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Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 22 Feb. 2025
In addition, three new amicus curiae briefs were filed this week that oppose selection of a receiver with ties to city government.
—Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2025
Cady filed an application for an amicus curiae brief this week to oppose the resentencing.
—Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
Victor Williams, pro se, was on the brief for amicus curiae Law Professor Victor Williams in support of appellant.
—Cnn.com, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2024
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amicus curiae
noun
amicus cu·ri·ae
-ˈkyu̇r-ē-ˌī, -ˈku̇r-, -ē-ˌē
plural amici curiae
: one (as an individual or organization) that is not a party to a particular lawsuit but is allowed to advise the court regarding a point of law or fact directly concerning the lawsuit
an amicus curiae must file its brief…no later than 7 days after the principal brief—Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure Rule 29
Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure Rule 29called also friend of the court
Etymology
New Latin, literally, friend of the court
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