amicus en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈæm.ɪ.kəs/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /əˈmi.kəs/ (General-American)
- /əˈmaɪ.kəs/ (General-American)
Etymology
Ellipsis of amicus curiae.
Meanings
- (informal) Someone not a party to a case who submits a brief and/or presents oral argument in that case.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| amici | Number=Plur | lexicographic |