Meaning Of The Word Amicus curiae

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amicus curiae in American English
a person who offers, or is called in, to advise a court on some legal matter
noun: a person, not a party to the litigation, who volunteers or is invited by the court to give advice upon some matter pending before it

amicus curiae in British English
noun: a person not directly engaged in a case who advises the court

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