Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
show-cause-order
Noun
/ˈʃoʊˌkɔːz ˈɔːrdər/
Definition
A legal directive requiring a party to explain why a certain action should not be taken against them.
Examples
- The court issued a show-cause order to the defendant to explain their absence.
- In administrative law, a show-cause order might require an employee to justify why they should not be terminated.
- The judge’s show-cause order set a deadline for the parties to respond.
Meaning
A show-cause order compels an individual or entity to justify or provide reasons for an action, typically in a legal context.
Synonyms
- notice to show cause
- explanation order
- justification order
