sue (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /suː/
Definition
To take legal action against a person or organization, especially to obtain a court order or to claim damages.
Examples
She decided to sue the company for wrongful dismissal.
He threatened to sue his neighbor over the property dispute.
The lawsuit was filed after the company refused to compensate the injured worker.
How to Use sue
- sue for (prepositional phrase)
- To initiate a lawsuit to obtain a specific outcome or remedy. — "They decided to sue for breach of contract."
- sue someone (collocation)
- To take legal action against a particular person or entity. — "The company is being sued by its former employees."
- sue someone for [reason] (collocation)
- To take legal action against someone because of a specific cause or wrongdoing. — "She plans to sue him for defamation."
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