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Meanings of sue in English

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        acionar
        Spanish
        procesar

        Institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against.

              acionar
              Portuguese
              eugène sue

              French writer whose novels described the sordid side of city life (1804-1857)

                    eugène sue

                    To institute legal proceedings against (a person or institution).

                          Usage of sue in English
                          1
                          He did not sue: he invited; he did not invite: he commanded.
                          Seven Men [Excerpts]
                          2
                          Unfortunately, today is also the day Eminem decided to sue the company.
                          Wired
                          3
                          Nichols said Trump could sue the New York officials in that state.
                          Reuters
                          4
                          French media reported Lambert's parents were to sue the medical team involved.
                          Reuters
                          5
                          Thine intent is to sue us for thy clothes on the morrow.
                          Tales from the Arabic — Complete
                          6
                          Her grand-daughter the Countess Olenska wishes to sue her husband for divorce.
                          The Age of Innocence
                          7
                          Critics argue the rules give companies too much power to sue governments.
                          Reuters
                          8
                          Cordray was prepared to sue the company on those grounds, sources said.
                          Reuters
                          9
                          He intended to force Buchanan and his Cabinet to sue for peace.
                          The Life of Stephen A. Douglas
                          10
                          To you I sue, to you I look for pity and relief.
                          Charlotte Temple
                          11
                          However, he did not think it was appropriate for politicians to sue.
                          The Irish Times
                          12
                          Therefore, the Sakyas must be crushed, even if they sue for peace.
                          The Buddha: A Drama in Five Acts and Four Interludes
                          13
                          And I'm going to sue the railroad company for my smashed foot.
                          Bart Stirling's Road to Success; Or, The Young Express Agent
                          14
                          The family previously said it does not intend to sue the zoo.
                          Reuters
                          15
                          The plaintiffs have no right to sue in U.S. court, he said.
                          Reuters
                          16
                          I will sue you at law, if you do not pay me.
                          The Eleven Comedies, Volume 1
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                          Sue through the time
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