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Amicus

Definition:

Noun: A person who is a friend or supporter; often used in legal contexts to refer to a person who is not a party to the case but provides assistance or advice.

Sense 1:

Noun: A close friend or confidant.

Example sentence:

He considered Peter his closest amicus, someone he could trust with all his secrets.

Sense 2:

Noun (Law): A person who offers information or expertise to a court on a specific matter relevant to a case, but is not a party to the case.

Example sentence:

The legal team requested that an amicus be allowed to provide insight on the environmental impact of the proposed project.

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