amicus curiae

ami·cus·cu·riae

fairly common

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

Synonyms

Amia calva amicability amicable amicableness amicably amicus curiae brief amide amidopyrine amidship amidships

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