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amicus curiae brief

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Noun1.amicus curiae brief - a brief presented by someone interested in influencing the outcome of a lawsuit but who is not a party to it
brief, legal brief - a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case
law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"
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This article is adapted from their amicus curiae brief in support of the constitutionality of the federal ban on partial-birth abortion.
What Would Lincoln Do? A test for the Roberts Court by Paulsen, Michael Stokes / The Weekly Standard
In a case filed by gay couples seeking the right to marry in the state, more than 250 religious and civil rights groups on January 9 filed eight separate amicus curiae briefs urging the California appellate court to strike down laws banning same-sex marriage.
Cross country by The Advocate (The national gay & lesbian newsmagazine)
The AICPA filed an amicus curiae brief supporting Andersen's successful position; and
Former Andersen partner speaks out by Podolin, Leonard / Journal of Accountancy
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