- to sue
- to bring a lawsuit against
- to prosecute
Generated: This meaning refers to the act of initiating a legal action against someone in a court of law.
He decided to sue the company for damages.
Generated: This meaning is used when someone formally files a complaint in court to seek legal remedy against another party.
She brought a lawsuit against her neighbor because the noise severely affected her life.
Generated: This meaning emphasizes the act of conducting legal proceedings against someone accused of a crime, typically by a government entity.
The prosecutor decided to prosecute the defendant.