Curiae
/ˈkjʊəri.iː/
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- (n. pl.) Parties or groups invited by a court to advise or offer information on points of law relevant to cases before it.
The court allowed the curiae to submit briefs to assist in its decision.
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Curiae is the plural form most commonly seen in the phrase 'amicus curiae,' and typically refers to groups involved in providing information to the court rather than direct parties to litigation.
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