Definition of "curiae" [curiae]

• Plural form of curia. (noun)

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• "The statement presented to the court is an amicus curiae brief; amicus curiae is Latin for “friend of the court."
• "Yesterday's term was amicus curiae, which is defined as:"
• "Two entertainment-related unions and an artist royalties association have applied to participate as amicus curiae, that is, "friend of the court", in the Federal Court case between iiNet and the Australian Federation Against Copyright Infringement (AFACT)."