Sue: meaning, definitions and examples

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sue

 

[ suː ]

Context #1

legal

A formal written statement that begins a civil lawsuit, in which the plaintiff details the claims against the defendant.

Synonyms

claim, lawsuit, legal action

Examples of usage

  • She filed a sue against the company for wrongful termination.
  • The sue alleges breach of contract.
Context #2

legal

To institute legal proceedings against someone in respect of a civil or criminal matter.

Synonyms

bring legal action against, take legal action, take to court

Examples of usage

  • He decided to sue the landlord for negligence.
  • The company was sued for copyright infringement.

Translations

Translations of the word "sue" in other languages:

🇵🇹 processar

🇮🇳 मुकदमा करना

🇩🇪 verklagen

🇮🇩 menggugat

🇺🇦 подавати в суд

🇵🇱 pozwać

🇯🇵 訴える (うったえる)

🇫🇷 poursuivre

🇪🇸 demandar

🇹🇷 dava açmak

🇰🇷 고소하다

🇸🇦 قاضى

🇨🇿 žalovat

🇸🇰 žaľovať

🇨🇳 起诉 (qǐsù)

🇸🇮 tožiti

🇮🇸 stefna

🇰🇿 сотқа беру

🇬🇪 სარჩელის შეტანა

🇦🇿 məhkəməyə vermək

🇲🇽 demandar

Word origin

The word 'sue' originated from Middle English 'suen', from Old French 'suir', from Latin 'sequi' meaning 'to follow'. The legal sense of 'sue' in the context of initiating legal proceedings dates back to the 14th century.

See also: ensue, suing.