What is another word for Suing?

Pronunciation: [sˈuːɪŋ] (IPA)

Suing is a legal term, which refers to the action of taking someone to court in order to get a settlement for a wrong committed against you. Synonyms for suing include litigation, filing, prosecuting, taking legal action, legal proceedings, and legal action. Litigation is the act of suing or dealing with a lawsuit in a court of law. Filing refers to the process of officially submitting documents to the court that initiate legal action. Prosecuting entails taking legal actions against a person or entity. Taking legal action indicates taking appropriate actions to resolve an issue or dispute through the court system. Legal proceedings refer to any formal legal process used for legal matters. Legal action entails any legal recourse taken to resolve a problem.

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What are the hypernyms for Suing?

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  • Other hypernyms:

    litigate, file suit, take legal action, seek a court order, seek a remedy, seek damages.

Usage examples for Suing

So is it ever; where success would be all and every thing, it never comes -but only be indifferent or regardless, and fortune is at your feet, Suing and imploring your acceptance of her favours.
"The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer, Complete"
Charles James Lever (1806-1872)
In the first place-it will mean something to the trailmen, won't it-to have a Hastur with you, Suing for this favor?
"The Planet Savers"
Marion Zimmer Bradley
This was Richard's reasoning; and that night he slept soundly, dreaming that Ethie had returned, and on her knees was Suing for his forgiveness, while her voice was broken with tears and choking sobs.
"Ethelyn's Mistake"
Mary Jane Holmes

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