sue 
/ˈsu:, Brit ˈsju:/ verb
sues; sued; su·ing /ˈsu:, Brit ˈsju:/ verb : to use a legal process by which you try to get a court of law to force a person, company, or organization that has treated you unfairly or hurt you in some way to give you something or to do something : to bring a lawsuit against someone or something [no obj] ▪ Some people sue over the most minor things. ▪ People injured in accidents caused by the defective tire have threatened to sue. — often + for ▪ They're suing for damages. [=suing to get money for the unfair treatment, damage, etc., that they have suffered] ▪ His wife is suing for divorce. [=his wife has begun a legal process in order to get a divorce] [+ obj] ▪ They've threatened to sue the company. ▪ He is suing the doctor who performed the unnecessary surgery. — often + for ▪ They're suing the company for damages. ▪ She's suing her husband for divorce.
sue for peace
formal : to officially ask for an end to fighting
▪ a decisive battle after which the rebels sued for peace
▪ a decisive battle after which the rebels sued for peace
