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Definition sue in British English

sue verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb
/suː/
1

to make a legal claim against someone, usually to get money from them because they have done something bad to you. The legal claim is called a lawsuit

Example

If we go public with these allegations, do you think he will sue?

Example

We intend to sue for damages.

Example

Burnett sued the newspaper for libel and won.

Example

After she left him, she sued for divorce.

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Definition sue in British English