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Amicus Brief

Definition

A legal document filed by non-parties to provide information or arguments relevant to a case. Latin for "friend of the court."

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What is a amicus brief?
A legal document filed by non-parties to provide information or arguments relevant to a case. Latin for "friend of the court."
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