Friend Of The Court (Noun)
Meaning
An adviser to the court on some matter of law who is not a party to the case; usually someone who wants to influence the outcome of a lawsuit involving matters of wide public interest.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The American Civil Liberties Union often acts as a friend of the court in cases involving freedom of speech and civil rights.
- In the landmark case, several organizations filed briefs as friends of the court to argue for the rights of the defendant.
- The expert on environmental law was invited to participate as a friend of the court to provide insight on the potential impact of the proposed development.
- The advocacy group submitted a brief as a friend of the court, arguing that the new policy would have far-reaching consequences for marginalized communities.
- As a renowned constitutional scholar, she was frequently asked to serve as a friend of the court in high-profile cases involving issues of national importance.