sue: Meaning and Definition of

sue

1. to institute a process in law against; bring a civil action against: to sue someone for damages.
2. to woo or court.
3. to make petition or appeal to.

1. to institute legal proceedings, or bring suit: She threatened to sue.
2. to make petition or appeal: to sue for peace.
3. to court a woman.
4. to make application for or apply for and obtain (a writ or the like) from a court of law.

Sue

1. (Marie Joseph Sue), 1804–57, French novelist.
2. a female given name, form of