Word
suing
Phoneticssu·ing
US/ˈsuɪŋ/
UK/sˈuːɪŋ/
Definitions
01taking legal action
v. taking someone to court to ask for money or a legal decision because they did something wrong.
v. initiating a civil lawsuit against a party to seek legal redress or financial compensation.
“The company is suing its former partner for breaking their contract.”
“The environmental group is suing the government for failing to enforce existing air quality standards in industrial zones.”
Usage
Often followed by the preposition 'for' to indicate the reason or the amount sought.
Synonyms
02the act of litigation
n. the process of making a legal claim against someone.
n. the act or process of bringing a lawsuit against another party.
“Constant suing between the two families has lasted for decades.”
“The endless suing and counter-suing between the tech giants has cost both firms millions in legal fees.”
Formal
Usage
Used as a gerund-noun to describe the activity itself.
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“Roome is part of a group of parents suing TikTok in the US over child safety.” Scan code
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