Amicous

/ˈæmɪkəs/ adjective

Definition

Friendly, peaceful, or involving amicable relations between parties.

Etymology

From Latin 'amicosus,' derived from 'amicus' (friend); used to describe peaceful or friendly relationships, especially in legal contexts like 'amicable settlement.'

Kelly Says

Amicous divorce sounds ancient because it basically is—lawyers have been using 'amicous' and 'amicable' for centuries to describe when people actually get along during nasty separations, which is rarer than you'd think.

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