_____ is a friend of the court.

Amicus Curiae

The correct answer is Option (3) → Amicus Curiae

"Amicus Curiae" translates to "friend of the court" and refers to a person or organization that is not a party to a legal case but offers information, expertise, or insights to assist the court in its decision-making process.

(A) Peri Materia : It refers to a principle that is used in legal contexts to describe statutes or legal provisions that relate to the same subject matter or are within the same context. It is not related to the concept of a friend of the court.

(B) Doli Incapax : "Doli Incapax" is a legal term that means "incapable of evil." It refers to the presumption that a child below a certain age cannot commit a crime because they do not possess the necessary understanding to form criminal intent. This term is not related to the role of an amicus curiae.

(C) Corpus Delicto: "Corpus Delicto" translates to "body of the crime." It refers to the principle that there must be proof that a crime has occurred before someone can be convicted of that crime. Specifically, it often refers to the actual substance or evidence of the crime (such as a victim in homicide cases). This term does not relate to the role of a friend of the court.

(A) Peri Materia : It refers to a principle that is used in legal contexts to describe statutes or legal provisions that relate to the same subject matter or are within the same context. It is not related to the concept of a friend of the court.

(B) Doli Incapax : "Doli Incapax" is a legal term that means "incapable of evil." It refers to the presumption that a child below a certain age cannot commit a crime because they do not possess the necessary understanding to form criminal intent. This term is not related to the role of an amicus curiae.

(C) Corpus Delicto: "Corpus Delicto" translates to "body of the crime." It refers to the principle that there must be proof that a crime has occurred before someone can be convicted of that crime. Specifically, it often refers to the actual substance or evidence of the crime (such as a victim in homicide cases). This term does not relate to the role of a friend of the court.