show cause proceedingglossary / SHOW-CAUSE PROCEEDING show-cause proceeding. A usu. expedited proceeding on a show-cause order. — Also termed rule to show cause; summary process; summary procedure; expedited proceeding. 词条贡献者 译员Dennis,毕业于英国顶尖的高级翻译学院,专注翻译各种与高管退休金和员工福利有关的法律文件。