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amicus curiae briefs  

Definition

  • Amicus curiae is Latin, meaning “friend of the court.” Amicus briefs are submitted to the Supreme Court by a party that is not directly involved in a case. The briefs offer support for a particular party to a case. [Source: The Encyclopedia of Political Science; Amicus Curiae Briefs]

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