2007-05-19 06:15:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Loosely it means 'friend'. The English word amicable comes from it.
2007-05-19 06:20:40 · answer #1 · answered by professorc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It does mean "friend". The most likely place you heard this is in reference to a trial, where someone files an "amicus brief". The full term is "amicus curiae" meaning "friend of the court". That means the person filing the brief is providing information to the court about a matter that has nothing to do with them directly. In other words, they are neither a party nor a witness, they just feel they know something the court should know before making a decision.
A busybody, in other words.
2007-05-19 13:26:22 · answer #2 · answered by open4one 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
'Amicus' means " a male friend " whilst 'amica' would mean " a female friend ".
2007-05-20 06:54:09 · answer #3 · answered by Filmnoir 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Friend or comrade
2007-05-19 14:24:51 · answer #4 · answered by paulmccord 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋