sue

-verb (used with object)

1.to institute a process in law against; bring a civil action against: to sue someone for damages.

2.to woo or court.

3.Obsolete . to make petition or appeal to.

–verb (used without object)
4.to institute legal proceedings, or bring suit: She threatened to sue.

5.to make petition or appeal: to sue for peace.

6.to court a woman.


Eg: I wondered if a groom can sue his father-in-law for molestation.