I . v. n.
1.
( Law .) Seek reference of the case or cause ( from one court to another ).
2.
Sue to another ( in any controversy ).
II . v. a.
1.
( Rare .) Summon, challenge, accuse, indict.
2.
( Law .) Refer, transfer by ~ ( from one court to another ).
III . n.
1.
Address, invocation, petition, request, entreaty, imploration, application, solicitation, suit.
2.
Resort, recourse.