sue
Translation
to sue, to prosecute, to litigate
Examples
She decided to sue the company for damages.
She decided to sue the company for damages.
He threatened to sue them for breach of contract.
He threatened to sue them for breach of contract.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((for sth.)) to take legal action against (sb.) for (sth.) She sued the company for unfair dismissal.
((sb.)) ((to-inf)) to take legal action against (sb.) in order to do (sth.) He sued to get his property back.
Similar Words
Synonyms: prosecute, litigate, take to court
Etymology
From Old French 'suire' meaning 'to follow', from Latin 'sequi'. The legal sense developed from 'following' a claim in court.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone saying "I'll SUE you!" – it's a strong, serious action. The sound is short and sharp, like the action.