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Verb sue has 1 sense
  1. action, sue, litigate, process - institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against; "He was warned that the district attorney would process him"; "She actioned the company for discrimination"
    --1 is one way to challenge
    Derived forms: noun suit1, noun suer2
    Sample sentence:
    They sue to move

Definitions from the Web

sued

Description:

The term "sued" is the past tense of the verb "sue," which means to initiate a legal action against someone in a court of law. It can also refer to the act of bringing a lawsuit against someone or being the recipient of a legal action.

Examples:

Verb (Past Tense):

  • She sued her former employer for unfair dismissal.
  • The company's shareholders sued the executives for fraud.

Verb (Present Participle):

  • They are suing the government for environmental damage.
  • The famous musician is suing his record label for unpaid royalties.

Noun (Act of Bringing a Lawsuit):

  • The sue against the pharmaceutical company was extensively covered in the media.
  • After a lengthy sue, the court ruled in favor of the plaintiff.

Noun (Recipient of a Legal Action):

  • The company is facing multiple sues from dissatisfied customers.
  • He was surprised to receive a sue from a former business partner.

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