sue

[suː]

sue Definition

to take legal action against someone, especially to claim money because they have harmed you in some way.

Using sue: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sue" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He is suing the company for damages.

  • Example

    She sued her former employer for wrongful termination.

  • Example

    The celebrity sued the magazine for defamation.

  • Example

    The family plans to sue the hospital for medical malpractice.

sue Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sue

  • prosecute
  • take legal action
  • bring a lawsuit
  • take to court

Phrases with sue

  • to ask for peace or an end to a conflict

    Example

    After years of war, both sides agreed to sue for peace.

  • sue for someone's hand

    to ask someone to marry you

    Example

    He was so in love with her that he decided to sue for her hand in marriage.

  • to obtain a legal order from a court

    Example

    The lawyer advised his client to sue out a writ against the company.

Origins of sue

from Old French 'sivre', meaning 'to follow'

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Summary: sue in Brief

The verb 'sue' [suː] means to take legal action against someone, usually to claim money for harm done. Examples include 'He is suing the company for damages' and 'She sued her former employer for wrongful termination.' 'Sue' also appears in phrases like 'sue for peace,' meaning to ask for an end to conflict, and 'sue for someone's hand,' meaning to propose marriage.

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