amicus

noun

plural amici ə-ˈmē-ˌkē How to pronounce amicus (audio)
-ˈmī-ˌsī

Examples of amicus in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota filed an amicus brief in Carbo’s favor on the issue. Tom Olsen, Twin Cities, 9 May 2024 The Motion Picture Association, which represents the major studios, filed an amicus brief last week supporting Netflix’s request for rehearing, and arguing that the court had misapplied the Warhol case. Gene Maddaus, Variety, 9 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for amicus 

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Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of amicus was in 1916

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“Amicus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amicus. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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