单词 | amicus curiae |
释义 | amicus curiae (once / 196989 pages) n WORD FAMILY amicus curiae USAGE EXAMPLESLast year, The New York Times filed an amicus curiae brief asking that the judge unseal two of the depositions in the case. New York Times(Apr 12, 2016) Word was whispered down our line that amicus curiae meant “friend of the court.” Melba Pattillo Beals, Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoi...(1994) These so-called amicus curiae, or “friend of the court,” briefs tend to garner heavy media attention, but do they influence the justices? Slate(Feb 28, 2013) n an adviser to the court on some matter of law who is not a party to the case; usually someone who wants to influence the outcome of a lawsuit involving matters of wide public interest Syn|Hyper friend of the court adviser, advisor, consultant an expert who gives advice |
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