docket
Pronunciation: [ˈdɒkɪt]
Word
Context: “legal”
(noun) a list of cases that are scheduled to be heard in court. It's like a planner that tells everyone what cases are coming up and when.
Example
The judge reviewed the docket to see which cases were on the schedule for today.
Example
There were no cases listed on the docket this morning, so the court was empty.
Example
What cases are on the docket for tomorrow's court session?
Context: “organization”
(noun) a list of tasks or items that need to be dealt with. It's similar to a to-do list that helps people remember what they need to finish.
Example
She added the new project to her work docket so she wouldn't forget it.
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His docket was empty because he had completed all his tasks for the day.
Example
What do you have on your docket for the week?
Context: “legal”
(verb) to officially list a case in a schedule or record in a court. This means making sure everyone knows when a case will be heard.
Example
The clerk will docket the new case for next month.
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They cannot docket the case until all required documents are submitted.
Example
When do you plan to docket the next hearing?
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