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sued

 

[ suːd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal action

To sue someone means to take legal action against them, typically by initiating a lawsuit in a court of law. This process usually involves one party seeking a remedy for an alleged wrong committed by another party. Suing can encompass civil cases where damages are sought or it can involve other legal claims.

Synonyms

litigate, prosecute, take to court

Examples of usage

  • She decided to sue her former employer for wrongful termination.
  • He was sued over breach of contract.
  • The company was sued for negligence.
  • They sued the landlord for not repairing the property.

Translations

Translations of the word "sued" in other languages:

🇵🇹 processado

🇮🇳 दायर किया

🇩🇪 verklagt

🇮🇩 digugat

🇺🇦 позивався

🇵🇱 pozwał

🇯🇵 訴えられた

🇫🇷 poursuivi

🇪🇸 demandado

🇹🇷 dava açıldı

🇰🇷 소송을 당한

🇸🇦 مقاضى

🇨🇿 žalován

🇸🇰 žalovaný

🇨🇳 被起诉

🇸🇮 tožen

🇮🇸 sótt

🇰🇿 сотқа берілді

🇬🇪 მოწვდილი

🇦🇿 iddia edildi

🇲🇽 demandado

Etymology

The word 'sue' comes from the Old French verb 'suer', meaning 'to follow, pursue', derived from the Latin 'sequi', which means 'to follow'. The legal sense of the word began to take shape in the late Middle Ages, evolving to refer specifically to the process of pursuing a case or claim in court. The transition from more general meanings to specific legal contexts illustrates the development of legal systems and the increasing formality in the handling of disputes. As societies became more complex, the need for structured mechanisms to resolve conflicts led to the formalization of lawsuits, making the act of suing a common recourse for individuals seeking justice.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,335 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.