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amicus curiae
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amicus curiae

In law, a barrister advising the court in a legal case as a neutral person, not representing either side.
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The Santa Clarita City Council filed a friend of the court brief in the case, urging the nine justices to overturn the appeals court ruling.
COURT RULING MAY BE COSTLY by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
Jon Davidson of Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund, who filed a friend of the court brief on Rene's behalf, said the case could have widespread implications.
Victory against harassment. (Court) by Quittner, Jeremy / The Advocate (The national gay & lesbian newsmagazine)
If they are not permitted to become a party to the case, they will request to file a friend of the court brief, Breen said.
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