ldquo Amicus curiae rdquo means ........

English Language (CLAT) Idiom & Phrases

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“Amicus curiae” means:

One of the judges of the court

A friend of the court

One among the parties to the dispute

One among the expert witnesses in a case.

Explanation:

“Amicus curiae” (literally, "friend of the court"; plural, amici curiae) is someone who is not a party to a case and may or may not have been solicited by a party and who assists a court by offering information, expertise, or insight that has a bearing on the issues in the case.
Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.