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Definition of Friend of the court
1. Noun. 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.
Exact synonyms: Amicus Curiae
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
Generic synonyms: Adviser, Advisor, Consultant
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
Generic synonyms: Adviser, Advisor, Consultant