amicus

noun

ami·​cus ə-ˈmē-kəs How to pronounce amicus (audio) -ˈmī- How to pronounce amicus (audio)
plural amici ə-ˈmē-ˌkē How to pronounce amicus (audio)
-ˈmī-ˌsī
: amicus curiae

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Most of our work is technical research papers, comment letters, amicus briefs, and the like. — Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 The court is more likely to review cases accompanied by amicus briefs. — The Conversation, 24 June 2026 DeGette is one of 45 members of the Democratic caucus on the litigation task force, which files legal motions and amicus briefs to support and challenge certain efforts in the courts. — Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 31 May 2026 In fact, the NFLPA filed an amicus brief effectively against Clarett, portraying him as an interloper of sorts. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for amicus

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1916, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of amicus was in 1916

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“Amicus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amicus. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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