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Amicus Curiae

/ˈæm.ɪ.kəs ˈkjʊɹ(.i)ˌaɪ/

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In the IPA shown, amicus stresses its first syllable. Curiae begins with the ky sound in cue and ends with eye; the source does not specify an accent.

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“An amicus curiae brief.”

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What does Amicus Curiae mean?

noun

  1. 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.
  2. 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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IPA pronunciation

/ˈæm.ɪ.kəs ˈkjʊɹ(.i)ˌaɪ/

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