How Do You Spell SUING?

Pronunciation: [sˈuːɪŋ] (IPA)

The correct spelling of the word "suing" is /ˈsuɪŋ/. The word is spelled with the letters S-U-I-N-G and pronounced with two syllables. The IPA transcription shows that the first syllable is pronounced with a short "u" sound, followed by a long "i" sound. The second syllable is pronounced with a voiced "ng" consonant. The word "suing" is a present participle form of the verb "sue", which means to pursue a legal action against someone.

SUING Meaning and Definition

  1. "Suing" is a legal term that refers to the act of initiating a legal proceeding against a person, organization, or entity in a court of law in order to seek legal recourse or obtain a remedy for a perceived grievance or wrong. It involves filing a formal lawsuit or legal complaint against the defendant, who is the individual or entity being sued, seeking a specific form of relief or resolution.

    The process of suing usually entails multiple steps, including filing the initial lawsuit, serving the defendant with the necessary legal documents, and going through various stages of litigation such as discovery, settlement negotiations, and potentially a trial. Suing can be undertaken in various areas of law, such as personal injury, contract disputes, employment disputes, or civil rights violations, among others.

    The objective of suing is generally to obtain a legal remedy, which can vary depending on the specific circumstances of the case. It may include seeking monetary damages, compensation for losses incurred, injunctive relief, or a court order to change a particular behavior or situation.

    Suing is an essential aspect of the legal system, allowing individuals or entities to assert their rights, seek justice, and obtain compensation or resolution for perceived injuries or wrongdoing. It serves to provide a formal platform for parties to resolve their disputes in a fair and impartial manner under the purview of the judiciary, ensuring accountability and adherence to the law.

  2. See sue.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of SUING

The word "suing" comes from the Old French word "suire", which means "to follow". In medieval English, it evolved into the verb "su", meaning "to proceed with a legal action" or "to prosecute". Over time, "su" transformed into "sue", which eventually gave rise to the modern-day term "suing", referring to the act of initiating a legal claim against someone.

Similar spelling words for SUING

Conjugate verb Suing

CONDITIONAL

I would suing
you would suing
he/she/it would suing
we would suing
they would suing
I would sue
we would sue
you would sue
he/she/it would sue
they would sue

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be suing
you would be suing
he/she/it would be suing
we would be suing
they would be suing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have suing
you would have suing
he/she/it would have suing
we would have suing
they would have suing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been suing
you would have been suing
he/she/it would have been suing
we would have been suing
they would have been suing

FUTURE

I will sue
you will sue
he/she/it will sue
we will sue
they will sue

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be suing
you will be suing
he/she/it will be suing
we will be suing
they will be suing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have sued
you will have sued
he/she/it will have sued
we will have sued
they will have sued

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been suing
you will have been suing
he/she/it will have been suing
we will have been suing
they will have been suing

IMPERATIVE

you sue
we let´s sue

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to sue

PAST

I sued
you sued
he/she/it sued
we sued
they sued

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was suing
you were suing
he/she/it was suing
we were suing
they were suing

PAST PARTICIPLE

sued

PAST PERFECT

I had sued
you had sued
he/she/it had sued
we had sued
they had sued

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been suing
you had been suing
he/she/it had been suing
we had been suing
they had been suing

PRESENT

I sue
you sue
he/she/it sues
we sue
they sue

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am suing
you are suing
he/she/it is suing
we are suing
they are suing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

suing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have sued
you have sued
he/she/it has sued
we have sued
they have sued

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been suing
you have been suing
he/she/it has been suing
we have been suing
they have been suing
I would have sued
we would have sued
you would have sued
he/she/it would have sued
they would have sued

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