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sued

Description:

The term "sued" is the past tense of the verb "sue," which means to initiate a legal action against someone in a court of law. It can also refer to the act of bringing a lawsuit against someone or being the recipient of a legal action.

Examples:

Verb (Past Tense):

• She sued her former employer for unfair dismissal.
• The company's shareholders sued the executives for fraud.

Verb (Present Participle):

• They are suing the government for environmental damage.
• The famous musician is suing his record label for unpaid royalties.

Noun (Act of Bringing a Lawsuit):

• The sue against the pharmaceutical company was extensively covered in the media.
• After a lengthy sue, the court ruled in favor of the plaintiff.

Noun (Recipient of a Legal Action):

• The company is facing multiple sues from dissatisfied customers.
• He was surprised to receive a sue from a former business partner.

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