Definition
to sue (someone): to take legal action, to start legal proceedings (against someone) for harm they caused you
Sue is also a nickname for woman named Susan. Johnny Cash also wrote a classic song entitled "A boy named Sue".
I'm suing her for custody of the children. I'm taking legal action because I want the kids to live with me.
Pronunciation examples
UK: They're likely to sue you if you print that article.
US: I printed the article, and then they sued me.
- "I'm confident that if we sue the supermarket for causing your accident, the compensation could be millions!"
- "Nowadays, the possibility of suing or being sued is, or should be, at the forefront of every Human Resources Manager's mind."
- "Please do not sue me."
- "This can become a serious problem when we consider that candidates may have legal grounds to sue the company who interviewed them for compensation due to discrimination."
- "Icarus : But I took a day off of work, and I was ready to sue the supermarket for damages!"
- "A lawsuit sounds good, Saul, but who can I sue?"
- "PS: You'll all need to sign waivers agreeing not to sue if you get hurt or die."
- "Perhaps you can let Edward know - maybe he's interested in suing his parents."
- "Luna : Do you still want to sue him?"
- "Nowadays, the possibility of suing or being sued is, or should be, at the forefront of every Human Resources Manager's mind."
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