amicus

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(ə mī′kəs, ə mē′-)


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
a•mi•cus  (ə mī′kəs, ə mē′-),USA pronunciation adj. [Law.]
  1. Lawmakingof, pertaining to, or representing an amicus curiae:The church stated its official position in an amicus brief.
  • by shortening

'amicus' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
amicable - amicus curiae - amigo - amity - enemy - inimical - amicus humani generis - amicus usque ad aras - friend of the court

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