Sue
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /sjuː/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Sue is a verb meaning (transitive) To file a legal action against someone, generally a non-criminal (civil) action.
Meaning
(transitive) To file a legal action against someone, generally a non-criminal (civil) action.
More Meanings
- (ambitransitive) To seek by request; to make application; to petition; to entreat; to plead.
- (transitive, falconry, of a hawk) To clean (the beak, etc.).
- (transitive, nautical) To leave high and dry on shore.
- (obsolete, transitive) To court.
- (obsolete, transitive) To follow.
Example Sentences
to sue a ship
sue someone for selling a faulty product
I plan to sue you for everything you have.
And the olde knyght seyde unto the yonge knyght, ‘Sir, swith me.’
Word Forms
- sues
- sued
Synonyms for sue
Depending on context, synonyms include implead, process, litigate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include litigate, process, lawsuit, prosecution, prosecute, plead.
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