Plural of amicus, meaning friends in Latin; often refers to 'amici curiae' (friends of the court) in legal proceedings.
Direct Latin plural of 'amicus' (friend); used in legal terminology where outside parties file 'amici curiae' briefs to influence court decisions.
When organizations file 'amici curiae' briefs in Supreme Court cases, they're basically saying 'we're not the parties suing, but we care about this case and want the court to know our opinion'—it's a way to legally butt into other people's lawsuits.
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