Used in a Sentence

sued

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for sued.

Editorial note

Of course one can argue that owners and decision makers from that particular entity can be sued individually.

Examples12
Definitions4
Parts of speech1

Quick take

(transitive) To file a legal action against someone, generally a non-criminal (civil) action.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of sued gathered in one view.

verb

(transitive) To file a legal action against someone, generally a non-criminal (civil) action.

verb

(ambitransitive) To seek by request; to make application; to petition; to entreat; to plead.

verb

(transitive, falconry, of a hawk) To clean (the beak, etc.).

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for sued.

verb

(transitive) To file a legal action against someone, generally a non-criminal (civil) action.

verb

(ambitransitive) To seek by request; to make application; to petition; to entreat; to plead.

verb

(transitive, falconry, of a hawk) To clean (the beak, etc.).

verb

(transitive, nautical) To leave high and dry on shore.

Example sentences

1

Of course one can argue that owners and decision makers from that particular entity can be sued individually.

2

So one might get fired, and maybe even sued, but it's not a matter for the SEC.

3

Getting online advice for stuff that might get you fired or sued is generally a losing strategy.

4

If X ships a device with exploding batteries manufactured by Y, X is sued by the end customer, not Y.

5

Companies that are still using those should be sued for not securing their consumers' information properly.

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So for example, if you get paid monthly then you cannot be sued for failing to give > 1 month's notice!

7

I'm also not convinced that the risk of passengers being sued in an Uber-type situation is more than negligible.

8

See Jarg corp which was basically out of cash, then hired lawyers on contingency (with patents licensed from Northeastern University) then sued google.

9

And we know what ISPs think of space-hogging half-assed stuff that doesn't make them money and risks getting them sued.

10

In actual history Apple sued Microsoft, not vice versa and it was Microsoft's executive team who made 10,000 millionaires from its employee option pool.

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Giants like Apple, Google and Microsoft get sued all the time.

12

Remember when the US sued ibm for 30 years and lost?

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use sued in a sentence?

Of course one can argue that owners and decision makers from that particular entity can be sued individually.

What does sued mean?

(transitive) To file a legal action against someone, generally a non-criminal (civil) action.

What part of speech is sued?

sued is commonly used as verb.