English Explanatory Dictionary

amicus curiae

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person or entity who has been allowed by the court to plead or make submissions but who is not directly involved in the action.
  2. An independent lawyer, not retained by any party, whom the court has ordered to provide legal submissions regarding the matter in dispute; for example, to provide submissions regarding the situation of an unrepresented litigant or accused person.

Pronunciation

/ˈæm.ɪ.kəs ˈkjʊɹ(.i)ˌaɪ/ /əˈmi.kəs-/ /-ˈkjʊɹ(.i)ˌeɪ/

Word forms

amicus curiae amici curiae amica curiae

Etymology

From Latin, amīcus (“friend”) + cūriae (“of the court”), genitive singular of cūria (“court”).

Synonyms

intervenor amicus
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