docket
noun
a list of cases in court for trial, or the names of the parties who have cases pending.
dockets
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pluralof docket.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof docket (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
docketnouna list of cases in court for trial, or the names of the parties who have cases pending.
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, the internet has destroyed the local newspapers that once could send reporters into county courts to check the dockets.
From MarketWatch ● May 5, 2026
It would be the disbandment of this investigative unit by Mr Mchunu that led to Gen Mkhwanazi's explosive briefing a fortnight ago, complaining that 121 case dockets were "gathering dust" at the national police headquarters.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2025
With more than 40 lawsuits on court dockets around the country, he told me, “it’s too early to declare that either side is going to win the ultimate battle.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2025
Judicial dockets are finite, and public needs are great.
From Slate ● Aug. 2, 2024
It’s their job to stack the bags on the float while Mr. Hannon goes to the office for the delivery dockets.
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
