amicus

noun

plural amici ə-ˈmē-ˌkē How to pronounce amicus (audio)
-ˈmī-ˌsī

Examples of amicus in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Motion Picture Association, which represents the major studios, filed an amicus brief last week supporting Netflix’s request for rehearing, and arguing that the court had misapplied the Warhol case. Gene Maddaus, Variety, 9 May 2024 In the amicus briefs and interviews, physicians and St. Luke’s Health System said there’s fear and confusion around Idaho law. Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 25 Apr. 2024 In September, the state’s Democratic attorney general filed an amicus brief in support of the counties challenging the transfer. Maanvi Singh, WIRED, 20 Apr. 2024 That's why a group of 22 Democratic governors filed an amicus brief in this case. Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 25 Mar. 2024 What happens next None of the cases are yet scheduled for trial, although there is a March 25 deadline in the state legislators' case for filing any amicus briefs. Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 8 Mar. 2024 The Canadian government filed an amicus brief in support of Enbridge last September, citing the transit treaty. Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2024 The California Apartment Association and the San Francisco Apartment Association submitted an amicus brief in support of the New York landlords. Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2024 For his part, Mr. LeRoy – who filed an amicus brief in Johnson v. NCAA, a case looking at whether college athletes are employees – sees an uncertain future for the status quo. Ira Porter, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of amicus was in 1916

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“Amicus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amicus. Accessed 13 May. 2024.

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