Amicus Curiae
A Latin word literally meaning "friend of the court." Amicus Curiae briefs are filed with the court by a party that is not part of the court case but feels it will be affected by the outcome of the case.
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Jewish Women's Archive. "Amicus Curiae." (Viewed on November 25, 2025) <https://qa.jwa.org/node/12008>.