docket

Language: en

🇺🇸 /ˈdɑkət/

📖 Definitions

  1. noun
    A list or calendar of cases to be heard in a court of law, or the schedule of proceedings.; A document or label attached to a package, parcel, or item that provides identifying information such as contents, destination, or instructions.; A formal summary or abstract of a legal document or court proceeding.; A list of tasks, items, or matters to be dealt with; an agenda.
  2. verb
    To enter a case or matter into a court's schedule or calendar for hearing.; To attach a label or summary to a document or package.

🔗 Details

Word forms

countable Plural: dockets 3rd sing.: dockets Past: docketed Past part.: docketed Pres part.: docketing

Collocations

on the docketcourt docketdocket numberdocket sheetclear the docketcrowded docket

Derivatives

docketing

Synonyms

agendaschedulecalendarlistregister

Commonly confused

agenda
EN: 'Agenda' is a general list of items to be discussed or acted upon; 'docket' specifically refers to a court's list of cases or a formal document label.
pocket
EN: 'Pocket' is a small pouch in clothing; 'docket' is a legal or administrative list/document — they differ only by the initial letter.

Spelling tips

EN: Remember the silent 'e' before the final 't': 'docket,' not 'dockt.' It follows the same pattern as 'pocket' and 'socket.'

💬 Examples

  1. The judge reviewed the docket to see which cases were scheduled for the day.

  2. The warehouse worker checked the docket on the crate to confirm its destination.

  3. The clerk prepared a docket summarizing the key points of the ruling.

  4. There are several important issues on the docket for today's meeting.

  5. The case was docketed for trial in the spring term.

  6. Each file was docketed with a brief description of its contents.