amicus

[uh-mahy-kuhs, uh-mee-]

a·mi·cus

[uh-mahy-kuhs, uh-mee-]
adjective Law.
of, pertaining to, or representing an amicus curiae: The church stated its official position in an amicus brief.

Origin:
by shortening
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Amicus is always a great word to know.
So is manslaughter. Does it mean:
an agreement by two or more persons to commit a crime, fraud, or other wrongful act
the unlawful killing of a human being without malice aforethought
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