amicus curiae brief

• Mémoire ou document déposé devant un tribunal par une personne ou une organisation qui n'est pas partie au litige, afin de fournir des informations, une expertise ou une analyse susceptibles d'aider le juge dans sa décision.

A legal document submitted to a court by someone who is not a party to the case, offering information, expertise, or insight that may assist the court in its decision-making process.

1. Friend of the court documentC2formal

   A legal document filed by a person or organization who is not a party to a case, offering information or expertise to assist the court in making a decision.

   mémoire d'amicus curiae

   • The civil rights group submitted an amicus curiae brief in support of the defendant.
   • The Supreme Court received several amicus curiae briefs from various organizations.
   • The lawyer argued that the amicus curiae brief provided crucial context for the case.