noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
sue (sb) for libel/defamation/negligence/slander etc
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Miss James could not afford to sue for libel.
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She was suing doctors for negligence over the loss of her child.
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ VERB
sue
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Primafacie that right will be interfered with by a public authority if the maker of the statement is sued for defamation .
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Companies A company may sue for defamation , but only in respect of statements which damage its business reputation.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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But as soon as some right-wing rag called her a lesbian, she started screaming defamation .
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In due course the council, Mr. Bookbinder and Mr. Oyston all brought actions for defamation in respect of those articles.
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It accords them a privilege from action for defamation , on the condition that they are made honestly.
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It also wants a reform of the defamation and obscenity laws.
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Lord Mackay appeared to rule out an extension of legal aid to cover defamation cases.
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Primafacie that right will be interfered with by a public authority if the maker of the statement is sued for defamation .
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This category, however, overlaps with that of defamation , etc., only by accident.