First Known Use: 15th century
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1docket
noun dock·et \ˈdä-kət\
: a list of the legal cases that will be tried in a court of law
: a list of things to do or discuss
Full Definition of DOCKET
1
: a brief written summary of a document : abstract
2
a (1) : a formal abridged record of the proceedings in a legal action (2) : a register of such records b (1) : a list of legal causes to be tried; also : the caseload of a court or judge (2) : a calendar of business matters to be acted on : agenda
3
: an identifying statement about a document placed on its outer surface or cover
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Origin of DOCKET
Middle English doggette
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2docket
verb
Definition of DOCKET
transitive verb
1
: to place on the docket for legal action
2
: to make a brief abstract of (as a legal matter) and inscribe it in a list
3
: to inscribe (as a document) with an identifying statement
First Known Use of DOCKET
1615
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