amicus
n. countable C1 Advanced US //əˈmikəs// am·i·cus
n. a person who is not a party to a legal case but wants to help the court by sharing information. They are like a friend of the court who gives their opinion on the law.
n. a person who is not a party to a legal proceeding but is permitted to assist the court by providing information or arguments. Often used in the phrase 'amicus curiae' to describe a friend of the court.
The lawyer acted as an amicus to help the judge understand the new law.
The Supreme Court allowed the amicus to present a brief explaining how the ruling would affect small businesses.
While not a formal party to the dispute, the amicus provided a comprehensive analysis of the historical precedents that eventually influenced the final verdict.
Abbreviation of amicus curiae.