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Question
Choose the exact meaning of the idiom/phrase.
“Amicus curiae” means:
Options
One of the judges of the court
One among the expert witnesses in a case
A friend of the court
One among the parties to the dispute
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Solution
A friend of the court
Explanation:
Amicus Curiae (literally, friend of the court; plural, amici curiae) is someone who is not a party to a case and is not solicited by a party, but who assists a court by offering information that bears on the case. Therefore a friend of the court is the correct option.
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