Amici
/ˈæmɪsaɪ/
Definitions
- (n.) A party who assists a court by offering information or expertise relevant to a case, but who is not a litigant.
The amici submitted briefs to provide the court with additional perspectives on the constitutional issue.
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Often filed as "amicus curiae briefs," amici aid appellate courts by providing specialized knowledge not fully presented by the parties.
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