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: to demonstrate or establish by argument, reasoning, or evidence <must ~ a compelling need for the court action>
: to establish by reasoning and evidence a valid reason for something <if a debtor wishes to extend a plan beyond three years, he must show cause ­J. H. Williamson> <must show cause why the petition may not be granted>



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