amicus curiae 
amicus curiae
Definition
amicus cu·riae (kyo̵or′ē ē′)
noun
Law a person who offers, or is called in, to advise a court on some legal matter
Etymology: L, lit., friend of the court
amicus curiae
Law Definition
n
Latin
Friend of the court. One who is not a party
to an action but petitions the court or is invited by the court to provide
information or submit her views because she has a strong interest in the case
at hand or a perspective that may not be adequately presented by the parties.
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