docket
UK: ˈdɒkɪt | US: ˈdɑːkɪt
n. 1. A list or label summarizing the contents of a document or package.
n. 2. A calendar or schedule of court cases.
vt. To label or enter (a document) into a docket.
docket = dock<document> + et<diminutive suffix>
- dock: From Middle English dokke (a written record), likely influenced by Old English docce (a summary). Later associated with legal documents.
- et: A diminutive suffix of French origin (e.g., packet, pocket), implying a small or concise record.
Etymology Origin:
The word docket originated in 15th-century England, referring to a summary or label attached to legal documents. The dock root reflects its tie to recorded lists, while the -et suffix suggests brevity. Over time, it expanded to court schedules and logistical tracking, retaining its core idea of concise documentation.
The clerk prepared a docket for the upcoming trial.
Each package must be clearly docketed before shipment.
The lawyer checked the docket to confirm the hearing date.
The judge reviewed the docket to manage the court’s workload.
Misplacing the docket caused delays in processing the documents.