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amicus
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[ˈamiːkʊs], (Noun)
Definitions:
- an impartial adviser to a court of law in a particular case
(e.g: the Federal Republic of Germany filed an amicus brief arguing that the Convention was exclusive)
Phrases:
Origin
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early 17th century: modern Latin, literally ‘friend’, (in full) ‘friend of the court’
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