Meaning of the word "take someone to court" in English

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take someone to court

US /teɪk ˈsʌmwʌn tə kɔːrt/
UK /teɪk ˈsʌmwʌn tə kɔːrt/
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Phrase

1.

to bring a lawsuit against someone; to sue someone

Example:
My neighbor threatened to take me to court over the fence dispute.
If they don't pay, we'll have to take them to court.
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