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Term: Showcause

Description:

Showcause is a legal term used to describe a notice or order issued by a court or other authoritative body, requiring the recipient to explain or justify their actions or omissions. It is commonly used in formal settings to initiate disciplinary or legal proceedings against an individual or organization.

Part of Speech:

• Noun
• Verb

Sense 1 - Noun:

1.1 - A formal notice or order issued by a court, employer, or governing body, requiring an individual or organization to provide an explanation or justification for their actions or behavior.

Example Sentence:

John received a showcause from his employer in response to his unauthorized absence from work.

Sense 2 - Verb:

2.1 - To summons or demand an explanation or justification from someone through a showcause notice.

Example Sentence:

The committee decided to showcause the student for non-compliance with the college's code of conduct.

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