Liberal Dictionary English Dictionary
noun, plural a·mi·ci cu·ri·ae [uh–mahy-kahy kyoo r-ee-ee, uh–mee-kee kyoo r-ee-ahy] /əˈmaɪ kaɪ ˈkyʊər iˌi, əˈmi ki ˈkyʊər iˌaɪ/. Law.
- 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.
noun plural amici curiae (æˈmiːkaɪ)
- law a person not directly engaged in a case who advises the court
1610s, Latin, literally “friend of the court;” plural is amici curiae. From Latin amicus “friend,” related to amare “to love” (see Amy) + curia “court” (see curia).
See friend of the court.