docket

noun dock·et \ ˈdä-kət \

Updated on: 25 Apr 2018

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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Examples of docket in a Sentence

The judge had to postpone some of the cases on the docket.
on the Broadway docket for the early part of this season

Recent Examples of docket from the Web

Be on the lookout for special Ladies' Nights, where appetizers, wine, and jewelry are all on the docket.

— tara massouleh, AL.com, "What to do in Mountain Brook's Crestline Village," 18 Apr. 2018
The 2018 official selection announced last Thursday by Cannes is exciting, with new movies from big international directors on the docket.

— david sims, The Atlantic, "What's at Stake in Cannes's Battle With Netflix," 16 Apr. 2018
The Pirates are leading the National League Central division and the team has promotions like postgame fireworks, a beer festival and Jackie Robinson Day on the docket.

— ryan gaydos, Fox News, "Miami Marlins' minor-league affiliate outdraws major-league team," 13 Apr. 2018
The new quotas will only create more litigation and further pressure beleaguered immigration judges, while completely ignoring the key role that the enforcement arm has in alleviating swollen dockets.

— jeremy mckinney, Fortune, "Commentary: America's Immigration Court System Is in Trouble," 11 Apr. 2018
On this particular trip, Cher herself, better known as Alicia Silverstone, was on our docket of people to interview.

— Vogue, "A Vegan Lunch With Alicia Silverstone," 10 Apr. 2018
Pass rush help remains on the docket even after retaining veterans like Alex Okafor and George Johnson.

— larry holder, NOLA.com, "Saints leading the NFC South pack following measured free agency approach," 7 Apr. 2018
Also on the docket Wednesday is an ordinance allowing for new lease and use agreements for the gates at O’Hare to generate the airport fees to pay for the eight-year project, which Emanuel has said will include no cost to Chicago taxpayers.

— chicago tribune staff, chicagotribune.com, "Morning Spin: Key parts of Mayor Emanuel's $8.5B O'Hare expansion project before City Council today," 28 Mar. 2018
Already on the docket for this spring: Finish the National Geographic Live tour, ski some Sierra fourteeners, and spend two weeks in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, climbing and skiing with fellow The North Face athlete Kit DesLauriers.

— kate siber, Outside Online, "The Mentor: Hilaree Nelson," 3 Apr. 2018

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