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docket

 

[ หˆdษ’kษชt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

legal context

A docket is a list of cases in a court or a schedule of activities in a particular legal proceeding. It may also refer to a summary of the proceedings or actions taken in a case. The docket serves as a record of the events and decisions that occur in a legal context.

Synonyms

calendar, register, schedule

Examples of usage

  • The judge reviewed the docket before making a decision.
  • All cases on the docket were called for hearing.
  • Lawyers must check the docket regularly for any updates.
Context #2 | Verb

administrative context

To docket means to schedule a case or event on a court's official list. This process involves entering the details of the cases into the docket as a record for future reference. Docketing is an essential function in legal proceedings to ensure that all matters are tracked.

Synonyms

list, register, schedule

Examples of usage

  • The clerk will docket the new cases tomorrow.
  • Please docket the hearing for next week.
  • We need to docket all the motions filed this month.

Translations

Translations of the word "docket" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น docket

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅ‰เค•เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Aktennotiz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ docket

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะบัƒะผะตะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ docket

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‰ใ‚ฑใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท docket

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ docket

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท docket

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋„์ผ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏููƒููŠุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ docket

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ docket

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆกˆๅท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ docket

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ docket

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะพะบัƒะผะตะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ™แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ docket

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ docket

Etymology

The term 'docket' has its origins from the Middle English word 'doket', which itself comes from the Old French term 'docquet', a diminutive of 'doc', meaning a document or a note. The usage of 'docket' in the context of legal proceedings dates back to the 14th century, when legal documents and records began to be formalized in courts. Over the years, the word evolved, taking on the meanings associated with tabulating and organizing legal cases and events. As legal systems grew more complex, the need for an organized method of tracking cases became necessary, leading to the standard use of dockets in todayโ€™s courts. The development of the modern legal system has further entrenched the term into everyday legal vernacular, making it a fundamental aspect of court administration.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,197, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.