friend of the court

noun

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

• Syn: ↑amicus curiae

• Topics: ↑law, ↑jurisprudence

• Hypernyms: ↑adviser, ↑advisor, ↑consultant

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1. : amicus curiae

2. : a public officer in Michigan who assists the court, aids in carrying out its orders and decrees, and advises the public in many matters (as those involving domestic relations)

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Law.

See amicus curiae.

[1940-45]

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friend of the court,

= amicus curiae. (Cf. ↑amicus curiae)