escrito de amicus curiae
/eskɾito de amikus kuɾjae/from spelling rules
The English phrase amicus brief is translated into Spanish as escrito de amicus curiae.
In Spanish-speaking legal systems, this term refers to the submission of information by a non-party to a case.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of escrito (written document) and the Latin legal term amicus curiae (friend of the court).
How does it change in a sentence?
In legal contexts, the Latin part amicus curiae is treated as a fixed technical term and is not translated into Spanish.
Did you know?
- Although amicus curiae means 'friend of the court', the author of an escrito de amicus curiae often has a strong political or social agenda and is rarely a neutral 'friend'.
- The use of amicus curiae in Spanish law grew significantly after the influence of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, which popularized the practice across Latin America.
- In Spanish legal writing, the Latin phrase amicus curiae is often italicized to signal that it is a foreign technical term, even though Latin is the ancestor of Spanish.
Examples in context
- Presentaron un escrito de amicus curiae al tribunal.They filed an amicus brief to the court.
- El escrito de amicus curiae aporta información técnica.The amicus brief provides technical information.
- Necesitamos redactar un escrito de amicus curiae.We need to draft an amicus brief.
Example conversation
Two lawyers are discussing a pending case in their office.
- MateoElena, ¿has revisado el escrito de amicus curiae?Elena, have you reviewed the amicus brief?
- ElenaSí, Mateo, es un documento muy sólido.Yes, Mateo, it is a very solid document.
- MateoCreo que ayudará mucho al juez.I think it will help the judge a lot.
- ElenaEstoy de acuerdo con tu opinión.I agree with your opinion.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
