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Definition of Sue
1. Verb. Institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against. "They Sue to move "; "She actioned the company for discrimination"
Generic synonyms: Challenge
Specialized synonyms: Expedite
Related verbs: Litigate
Derivative terms: Action, Actionable, Litigation, Process, Suer, Suit
2. Noun. French writer whose novels described the sordid side of city life (1804-1857).
Definition of Sue
1. v. t. To follow up; to chase; to seek after; to endeavor to win; to woo.
2. v. i. To seek by request; to make application; to petition; to entreat; to plead.
Definition of Sue
1. Proper noun. A diminutive of Susan and of related female given names; popular as a middle name. ¹
2. Verb. (obsolete transitive) To follow. ¹
3. Verb. (transitive) To file a legal action against someone, generally a non-criminal action. ¹
4. Verb. (transitive) To seek by request; to make application; to petition; to entreat; to plead. ¹
5. Verb. (obsolete transitive) To court. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Sue
1. to institute legal proceedings against [v SUED, SUING, SUES]