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amicus curiae
an outside party allowed to advise the court
In more detail
a person or organization that is not a party to a legal case but offers information or assistance to the court to help it reach a fair decision
Examples
- The environmental group filed an amicus curiae brief to present scientific evidence about pollution effects.
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