Amicus

Pronunciation: /əˈmiːkəs/

Amicus (noun)

  1. A person invited to give information to a court, to help judges understand a case.
  2. A word used in writing to mean a friendly person or supporter, especially in formal letters.

Examples

  • The court listened to an amicus to help with the legal issue.
  • An amicus can explain facts and law to support the decision.