English dictionary
amicus curiae
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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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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
Synonyms friend of the courtSource: WordNet 3.0