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    Sue

    /suː/

    Meaning & Definition

    verb
    To initiate a legal action against someone.
    She decided to sue the company for wrongful termination.
    To seek a remedy in court against someone for a wrong.
    He plans to sue his neighbor over property damage.
    To ask for something in a formal or legal manner.
    They decided to sue for peace after the lengthy conflict.

    Etymology

    Middle English 'suen', from Old French 'suer', from Latin 'sequi', meaning 'to follow'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sue for damages:
    To take legal action to claim compensation for loss or injury.
    sue someone for something:
    To initiate legal proceedings against someone for a specific claim.

    Related Words

    lawsuit
    A legal action in which a person or group sues another for a remedy.
    litigation
    The process of taking legal action.

    Slang Meanings

    Sue
    He's really ready to sue after that accident.
    Suing for peace
    After all the arguments, she felt like suing for peace.