[qǐ sù]
[律] sue; prosecute; charge; bring a suit against sb.; bring an action against sb.; file a lawsuit; institute legal proceedings
start a suit to one's loss
起诉赔偿损失
submit a case to the court; start a suit in a law court
向法院起诉
cause of action
原告的起诉理由
He sued for damage.
他起诉要求损害赔偿。
He began a suit in a local court.
他在本地法院起诉。