Latin for 'friend of the court.' Amicus curiae refers to a person or organization that is not a party to a legal case but offers information or expertise to assist the court in its decision-making.
Hearsay refers to unofficial and unsubstantiated information or gossip, or, in legal contexts, to testimony in court where the witness refers to statements made by others that are presented to prove the truth of the matter asserted.
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