amicus

Intermediate ⚖️ Legal

Definition

Short for "amicus curiae" (friend of the court), this is a busybody who isn't even part of the lawsuit but still submits their two cents via a legal brief. Think of them as the legal equivalent of someone butting into a conversation they weren't invited to—except courts actually welcome these know-it-alls when they provide helpful expertise or perspectives the parties might have missed.

Example Usage

The ACLU filed an amicus brief arguing that the ban violated constitutional rights, even though they weren't a party to the case.

Source: Legal terminology via standard dictionary definition

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