HyperDic: friend_of_the_court

English > 1 sense of the expression friend of the court:
NOUNperson friend of the court, amicus curiaean adviser to the court on some matter of law who is not a party to the case
English > friend of the court: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningAn 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.
Synonymamicus curiae
Categorylaw, jurisprudenceThe collection of rules imposed by authority
Broaderadviser, advisor, consultantAn expert who gives advice
Spanishamicus curiae
Catalanamicus curiae

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