amicus

noun

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

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Many veterans have taken exception to the deployments, and some have filed an amicus brief in support of California Governor Gavin Newsom’s opposition to the troop presence. William Hartung, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025 But the sole amicus brief that the Court has received is in support of Maxwell. Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2025 An amicus brief is a legal document filed by someone not involved in a case who wants to give the court extra information or perspective. Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 13 Aug. 2025 Since Trump took office in January, Attorney General Rob Bonta and his department have filed 37 lawsuits and more than 40 amicus briefs. Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for amicus

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

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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 23 Aug. 2025.

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