| Main Entry: | amicus curiae |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | friend of the court |
Synonyms: |
adviser to the court, friend at court, friend in court |
| Main Entry: | gray eminence |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | power behind the throne |
Synonyms: |
behind-the-scenes operator, eminence grise, friend at court, hidden hand, kingmaker, powerbroker, wire-puller |