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Definition next friend in American English

next friend noun

[countable] noun
/ˈnekst ˌfrend/
1

a person who represents someone who is unable to represent themselves in a legal case, for example because they are ill, disabled, or a child

Example

In such cases the court can appoint a next friend to make decisions regarding the case.

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Definition next friend in American English