Take the lady to court! (3)
I believe the answer is:
sue
'court' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for sue that I've seen before include "Charge" , "Plead" , "Begin legal proceedings against" , "Bring charges against - girl" , "Legally challenge" .)