dict_dl/en_MerriamWebster/sue_MW.json
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{
"sue":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": to make a request or application : plead":[
"\u2014 usually used with for or to sue for peace"
],
": to make petition to or for":[],
": to pay court : woo":[
"he loved \u2026 but sued in vain",
"\u2014 William Wordsworth"
],
": to pay court or suit to : woo":[],
": to proceed with and follow up (a legal action) to proper termination":[],
": to take legal proceedings in court":[],
"Eug\u00e8ne 1804\u20131857 originally Marie-Joseph Sue French novelist":[]
},
"examples":[
"Some people sue over the most minor things.",
"People injured in accidents caused by the defective tire have threatened to sue .",
"They've threatened to sue the company.",
"He is suing the doctor who performed the unnecessary surgery.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Back in Europe, years of talks to update the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT)\u2014an investment treaty that give energy companies the right to sue sovereign government\u2014ended with a thud. \u2014 Kate Aronoff, The New Republic , 1 July 2022",
"Wednesday\u2019s decision was the latest in recent decades to retreat from a 1971 precedent known as Bivens that implied a right to sue federal officers for violating the Fourth Amendment right against unreasonable searches and seizures. \u2014 Jess Bravin, WSJ , 8 June 2022",
"Alameda County Superior Court Judge Stephen Kaus said that, even though a complainant signed an arbitration agreement forgoing her right to sue , the case will need to be heard in open court. \u2014 David Meyer, Fortune , 24 May 2022",
"The law also gives parents the right to sue over alleged violations. \u2014 Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone , 18 Apr. 2022",
"In a ruling likely ending the case, a Los Angeles judge on Wednesday found that the city of Lancaster doesn\u2019t have the right to sue Netflix and Hulu to assess fees on them. \u2014 Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter , 14 Apr. 2022",
"By accepting the settlement, the families give up their right to sue the university, state, and local government in the future. \u2014 CNN , 31 Mar. 2022",
"The Biden administration is backing Torres' right to sue the state. \u2014 Mark Sherman, Chron , 29 Mar. 2022",
"In an opinion written by Justice Lisabeth Hughes, the Supreme Court said the residents had a right to sue . \u2014 Andrew Wolfson, The Courier-Journal , 28 Mar. 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 3":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English sewen, siuen to follow, strive for, petition, from Anglo-French sivre, siure , from Vulgar Latin *sequere , from Latin sequi to follow; akin to Greek hepesthai to follow, Sanskrit sacate he accompanies":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8s\u00fc",
"\u02c8s\u1d6b"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-125743",
"type":[
"biographical name",
"noun",
"verb"
]
},
"sue for peace":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": to officially ask for an end to fighting":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-130752",
"type":[
"idiom"
]
},
"Sue":{
"type":[
"biographical name",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":{
": to proceed with and follow up (a legal action) to proper termination":[],
": to pay court or suit to : woo":[],
": to make petition to or for":[],
": to take legal proceedings in court":[],
": to make a request or application : plead":[
"\u2014 usually used with for or to sue for peace"
],
": to pay court : woo":[
"he loved \u2026 but sued in vain",
"\u2014 William Wordsworth"
],
"Eug\u00e8ne 1804\u20131857 originally Marie-Joseph Sue French novelist":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8s\u1d6b",
"\u02c8s\u00fc"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[
"Some people sue over the most minor things.",
"People injured in accidents caused by the defective tire have threatened to sue .",
"They've threatened to sue the company.",
"He is suing the doctor who performed the unnecessary surgery.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Back in Europe, years of talks to update the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT)\u2014an investment treaty that give energy companies the right to sue sovereign government\u2014ended with a thud. \u2014 Kate Aronoff, The New Republic , 1 July 2022",
"Wednesday\u2019s decision was the latest in recent decades to retreat from a 1971 precedent known as Bivens that implied a right to sue federal officers for violating the Fourth Amendment right against unreasonable searches and seizures. \u2014 Jess Bravin, WSJ , 8 June 2022",
"Alameda County Superior Court Judge Stephen Kaus said that, even though a complainant signed an arbitration agreement forgoing her right to sue , the case will need to be heard in open court. \u2014 David Meyer, Fortune , 24 May 2022",
"The law also gives parents the right to sue over alleged violations. \u2014 Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone , 18 Apr. 2022",
"In a ruling likely ending the case, a Los Angeles judge on Wednesday found that the city of Lancaster doesn\u2019t have the right to sue Netflix and Hulu to assess fees on them. \u2014 Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter , 14 Apr. 2022",
"By accepting the settlement, the families give up their right to sue the university, state, and local government in the future. \u2014 CNN , 31 Mar. 2022",
"The Biden administration is backing Torres' right to sue the state. \u2014 Mark Sherman, Chron , 29 Mar. 2022",
"In an opinion written by Justice Lisabeth Hughes, the Supreme Court said the residents had a right to sue . \u2014 Andrew Wolfson, The Courier-Journal , 28 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English sewen, siuen to follow, strive for, petition, from Anglo-French sivre, siure , from Vulgar Latin *sequere , from Latin sequi to follow; akin to Greek hepesthai to follow, Sanskrit sacate he accompanies":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 3":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-152520"
},
"sue for damages":{
"type":[
"idiom"
],
"definitions":{
": to sue to get money for unfair treatment, damage, etc., that one has suffered":[]
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-161551"
},
"suede":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":{
": leather with a napped surface":[],
": a fabric finished with a nap to simulate suede":[],
": to give a suede finish or nap to (a fabric or leather)":[],
": to give cloth or leather a suede finish":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8sw\u0101d"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The two-tone suede heels are an especially sophisticated touch\u2014a little \u201990s, in a good way. \u2014 Elizabeth Logan, Glamour , 15 June 2022",
"The two remaining seats are finished in an exclusive red and black combination of ultra suede and leather. \u2014 Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes , 1 June 2022",
"And that's why dozens of reviewers have raved about these strappy suede heels from Soludos, which have added padding for long-term comfort. \u2014 Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day , 5 May 2022",
"The iconic sandal and clog brand with its emphasis on sensibility \u2013 using materials including cork, suede and natural leather \u2013 is getting a velvet, crystals and French piping makeover. \u2014 Elise Brisco, USA TODAY , 15 Mar. 2022",
"In the sprightly shade, Middleton proved a summery color can look seasonally appropriate in the fall, especially when paired with a black turtleneck, black belt, and navy suede pumps, which helped ground the look. \u2014 Christian Allaire, Vogue , 29 Sep. 2021",
"The variant is available with a sporty two-tone color scheme that combines leather and a suede -like material called Dinamica. \u2014 Bryan Hood, Robb Report , 14 June 2022",
"Celebrate your day off the Ferris Bueller way by layering a suede jacket over a coordinating sweater vest over a crisp white tee. \u2014 Cameron Jenkins, Good Housekeeping , 23 May 2022",
"When Teigen wears a flirty cutout dress or slouchy suede boots, we're instantly intrigued by the trends. \u2014 Claire Harmeyer, PEOPLE.com , 4 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Within the first release from the capsule collection, suede high-heels are constructed with bold contrast colors and eye-catching seam lines that were both inspired by Self\u2019s play, Sounding Board. \u2014 Greg Emmanuel, Essence , 1 Mar. 2022",
"The seats are comfortable and stylish, and the Ocean's headliner looks similar to suede roof linings popular on modern luxury cars. \u2014 Drew Dorian, Car and Driver , 17 Nov. 2021",
"From sleek cross-trainers to suede sneakers, stay comfortable in a fresh pair of kicks. \u2014 NBC News , 22 June 2020",
"The performance suede leather and mesh is waterproof and breathable. \u2014 Outdoor Life , 13 May 2020",
"The signature suede classic and limited shades of the pointe flat can also be made to measure starting at $275. \u2014 Nerissa Pacio Itchon, San Francisco Chronicle , 1 Feb. 2018",
"BUY NOW: Suede penny loafers ($625) by Tod's, mrporter.com For Bad Scuffs, Use a Knife Scuffs on suede are generally nothing more than a spot on the grain that has gotten too matted down. \u2014 Scott Christian, Esquire , 9 Aug. 2017"
],
"history_and_etymology":{
"French gants de Su\u00e8de Swedish gloves":"Noun"
},
"first_known_use":{
"1883, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
"1921, in the meaning defined at transitive sense":"Verb"
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-163248"
},
"suer":{
"type":[
"biographical name",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":{
": to proceed with and follow up (a legal action) to proper termination":[],
": to pay court or suit to : woo":[],
": to make petition to or for":[],
": to take legal proceedings in court":[],
": to make a request or application : plead":[
"\u2014 usually used with for or to sue for peace"
],
": to pay court : woo":[
"he loved \u2026 but sued in vain",
"\u2014 William Wordsworth"
],
"Eug\u00e8ne 1804\u20131857 originally Marie-Joseph Sue French novelist":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8s\u00fc",
"\u02c8s\u1d6b"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[
"Some people sue over the most minor things.",
"People injured in accidents caused by the defective tire have threatened to sue .",
"They've threatened to sue the company.",
"He is suing the doctor who performed the unnecessary surgery.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Back in Europe, years of talks to update the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT)\u2014an investment treaty that give energy companies the right to sue sovereign government\u2014ended with a thud. \u2014 Kate Aronoff, The New Republic , 1 July 2022",
"Wednesday\u2019s decision was the latest in recent decades to retreat from a 1971 precedent known as Bivens that implied a right to sue federal officers for violating the Fourth Amendment right against unreasonable searches and seizures. \u2014 Jess Bravin, WSJ , 8 June 2022",
"Alameda County Superior Court Judge Stephen Kaus said that, even though a complainant signed an arbitration agreement forgoing her right to sue , the case will need to be heard in open court. \u2014 David Meyer, Fortune , 24 May 2022",
"The law also gives parents the right to sue over alleged violations. \u2014 Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone , 18 Apr. 2022",
"In a ruling likely ending the case, a Los Angeles judge on Wednesday found that the city of Lancaster doesn\u2019t have the right to sue Netflix and Hulu to assess fees on them. \u2014 Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter , 14 Apr. 2022",
"By accepting the settlement, the families give up their right to sue the university, state, and local government in the future. \u2014 CNN , 31 Mar. 2022",
"The Biden administration is backing Torres' right to sue the state. \u2014 Mark Sherman, Chron , 29 Mar. 2022",
"In an opinion written by Justice Lisabeth Hughes, the Supreme Court said the residents had a right to sue . \u2014 Andrew Wolfson, The Courier-Journal , 28 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English sewen, siuen to follow, strive for, petition, from Anglo-French sivre, siure , from Vulgar Latin *sequere , from Latin sequi to follow; akin to Greek hepesthai to follow, Sanskrit sacate he accompanies":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 3":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-171415"
},
"sue for divorce":{
"type":[
"idiom"
],
"definitions":{
": to begin a legal process in order to get a divorce":[]
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-175004"
},
"Suez, Isthmus of":{
"type":[
"geographical name"
],
"definitions":{
"isthmus between the Mediterranean and Red seas connecting Africa and Asia in northeastern Egypt":[]
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-014020"
},
"Suez Canal":{
"type":[
"geographical name"
],
"definitions":{
"canal over 100 miles (161 kilometers) long in northeastern Egypt traversing the Isthmus of Suez to connect the Red Sea with the Mediterranean Sea":[]
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-205140"
}
}