amicus

noun

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

Examples of amicus in a Sentence

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The American Petroleum Institute filed an amicus brief in defense of the EPA. Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 29 Apr. 2025 The single family member who objected and did not attend the meeting, Milton Andersen, filed an amicus brief through his attorney, Kathleen Cady, opposing the resentencing. Peter D'abrosca , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2025 Wake, on behalf of PLF, submitted an amicus brief in support of the respondents in that case. Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025 Another bipartisan group of lawmakers also filed an amicus brief. Ella Lee, The Hill, 1 Apr. 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 17 May. 2025.

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