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Amicus curiae
Meaning
Noun
●
In American English, Law & People:
A person or
entity
who has been
allowed
by the
court
to
plead
or make
submissions
but who is not
directly
involved
in the action.
●
In Canadian English & Law:
An
independent
lawyer
, not
retained
by any
party
, whom the
court
has
ordered
to provide
legal
submissions
regarding
the matter
in
dispute
;
for example
, to provide
submissions
regarding
the
situation
of an
unrepresented
litigant
or
accused
person.
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Synonyms
Amicus
Intervenor
Amica Curiae
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