Noun
order to show cause (plural orders to show cause)
(law) A type of court order that requires a person to justify, explain, or prove something to the court.
Synonyms: (initialism) OSC, (initialism) OTSC
A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: San Clemente Times. Source: Internet