Amicus Curiae Brief (Noun)
Meaning
A brief presented by someone interested in influencing the outcome of a lawsuit but who is not a party to it.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The American Civil Liberties Union filed an amicus curiae brief in support of the defendant, arguing that the government's actions were unconstitutional.
- A coalition of environmental groups submitted an amicus curiae brief to the court, highlighting the potential consequences of the proposed development on local ecosystems.
- The medical association filed an amicus curiae brief in the case, providing expert opinion on the potential risks and benefits of the new treatment.
- Several civil rights organizations joined together to submit an amicus curiae brief, urging the court to strike down the discriminatory policy.
- The economist submitted an amicus curiae brief arguing that the proposed regulation would have significant economic impacts on small businesses.