docket — dock·et 1 / dä kət/ n [earlier doggette docquet summary, abstract, of unknown origin] 1 a: a formal abridged record of the proceedings (as motions, orders, and judgments) in a legal action the clerk shall keep a docket in each case U.S. Code b: a … Law dictionary
docket — dock‧et [ˈdɒkt ǁ ˈdɑː ] noun [countable] 1. a document giving details of goods that have been sold or delivered, the contents of a package etc: • the old system of having to write out an individual docket for every transaction 2. LAW a list of… … Financial and business terms
Docket — Dock et, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Docketed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Docketing}.] 1. To make a brief abstract of (a writing) and indorse it on the back of the paper, or to indorse the title or contents on the back of; to summarize; as, to docket letters and … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
docket — the schedule on which the clerk of the court records all motions, pleadings, memoranda, orders and all other court filings (Glossary of Common Bankruptcy Terms) The list of documents and actions within a bankruptcy case or adversary proceeding… … Glossary of Bankruptcy
docket — [däk′it] n. [earlier doggette, abstract, register < ? It doghetta, small heraldic bend] 1. a summary, as of a legal proceeding, or a list of legal decisions ☆ 2. a list of cases to be tried by a law court 3. any list or summary of things to be … English World dictionary
Docket — Dock et, n. [Dock to cut off + dim. suffix et.] 1. A small piece of paper or parchment, containing the heads of a writing; a summary or digest. [1913 Webster] 2. A bill tied to goods, containing some direction, as the name of the owner, or the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
docket — ► NOUN Brit. ▪ a document accompanying a consignment of goods that lists its contents, certifies payment of duty, or entitles the holder to delivery. ► VERB (docketed, docketing) ▪ mark (a consignment or package) with a docket. ORIGIN originally… … English terms dictionary
Docket — (engl., spr. Dakk t), Waaren, Waarenliste … Pierer's Universal-Lexikon
Docket — Docket, engl., Waarenliste … Herders Conversations-Lexikon
docket — mid 15c., a summary or abstract, of unknown origin, perhaps a dim. form related to DOCK (Cf. dock) (v.). An early form was doggette. Meaning list of lawsuits to be tried is from 1709 … Etymology dictionary
