sued

UK
/sjuːd/
US
/suːd/

Translations

sueverb

sued

Past Simple

sued
Past Simple
sued
Past Participle
suing
Gerund
UK
/sjuː/
US
/suː/
poursuivre en justiceSens juridique.
The company decided to sue the former employee for breach of contract.
L'entreprise a décidé de poursuivre l'ancien employé en justice pour rupture de contrat.
Additional translations
solliciterSens formel ou diplomatique.
Synonyms
take to court
bring an action
file a lawsuit

Definitions

sueverb
To institute legal proceedings against a person or entity, typically for redress or compensation.
The company decided to sue the former employee for breach of contract.
To make a formal request or appeal, often in a legal context.
The organization sued for peace in the ongoing negotiations.