poner un pleito

poner un pleito(
poh
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nehr
 
oon
 
pley
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toh
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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
1. (legal)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. to sue
El actor puso un pleito a la revista por calumnias y difamación.The actor sued the magazine for libel and defamation.
b. to bring a lawsuit against
Antes de ponerles un pleito, ¿por qué no intentan llegar a un acuerdo con ellos?Before bringing a lawsuit against them, why don you try to reach an agreement with them?
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