SUES | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word SUES in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SUES with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Sue

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French suer, based on Latin sequi ‘follow’. Early senses were very similar to those of the verb follow

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: suː
Dialects: British English
Definition:

institute legal proceedings against (a person or institution), typically for redress

Short Definition:

institute legal proceedings against person or institution

Examples:
  • she is to sue the baby's father
  • I sued for breach of contract
Definition:

appeal formally to a person for something

Short Definition:

appeal formally to person for something

Examples:
  • the rebels were forced to sue for peace

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