Definition of Sue

to take legal action against another person or party due to alleged wrongdoing

Examples of Sue in a sentence

On television, the court shows usually present the plaintiff who has decided to sue the defendant for an amount of money.  🔊

In order to sue someone in court, you have to file the correct paperwork at your local courthouse.  🔊

Since Patty did not get paid for the medical work she did for the hospital, she would sue the hospital for her paycheck.  🔊

Anyone can sue someone in court, but you must provide sufficient evidence in order to win the case.  🔊

After Karen’s best friend wrote mean things about her on Facebook, Karen decided to sue her friend for slander.  🔊

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