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What does Amicus Curiae mean?

An impartial adviser, often voluntary, to a court of law in a particular case.

Amicus Curiae in a sentence
The industry association filed an amicus curiae brief to provide additional perspective on the landmark case.

Amicus Curiae in German, French, Spanish and Italian

German
Amicus curiae
also Freund des Gerichts

Ein Nichtbeteiligter, der dem Gericht Informationen oder Gutachten anbietet.

French
Amicus curiae
also Ami de la cour

Personne ou organisme non partie à un litige mais qui conseille la cour.

Spanish
Amicus curiae
also Amigo del tribunal

Persona o entidad ajena a un litigio que ofrece su opinión experta al tribunal.

Italian
Amicus curiae

Soggetto che interviene in un processo per offrire pareri tecnici pur non essendo parte.

Synonyms and opposites for Amicus Curiae

  • Synonym Friend of the court

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