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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.

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by shortening
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Main Entry: ami·cus
Pronunciation: &-'mE-k&s, -'mI-
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural ami·ci /-'mE-"kE, -'mI-"sI/
: AMICUS CURIAE
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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