dockets (Meaning)
dockets
a brief written summary of a document, an identifying statement about a document placed on its outer surface or cover, to make a brief abstract of (something, such as a legal matter) and inscribe it in a list, the caseload of a court or judge, a list of items to be acted on, a calendar of business matters to be acted on, to inscribe (something, such as a document) with an identifying statement, a list of legal cases to be tried, a list of legal causes to be tried, to place on the docket for legal action, a formal abridged record of the proceedings in a legal action, a formal abridged record of the proceedings (as motions, orders, and judgments) in a legal action, a register of such records, a list of legal actions to be heard by a court
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dockets Sentence Examples
- The courtroom dockets were overflowing with cases, leaving the judge struggling to keep up.
- The attorney carefully reviewed the dockets to prepare for the upcoming trial.
- The defendant's name appeared on multiple dockets, indicating a history of legal issues.
- The clerk arranged the dockets chronologically to ensure that cases were processed in a timely manner.
- The judge ordered the case removed from the dockets due to a lack of evidence.
- The plaintiff requested a continuance and asked to have the case rescheduled on the dockets.
- The court reporter's notes provided a comprehensive record of the proceedings and were entered into the dockets.
- The dockets served as a detailed roadmap for the trial, outlining the key events and evidence.
- The defense attorney used the dockets to identify potential weaknesses in the prosecution's case.
- The judge carefully considered the arguments presented in the dockets before rendering his decision.
FAQs About the word dockets
a brief written summary of a document, an identifying statement about a document placed on its outer surface or cover, to make a brief abstract of (something, s
agendas, calendars, schedules, programs,timetables, organizations, cards, orders,bills of fare, orderings
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The courtroom dockets were overflowing with cases, leaving the judge struggling to keep up.
The attorney carefully reviewed the dockets to prepare for the upcoming trial.
The defendant's name appeared on multiple dockets, indicating a history of legal issues.
The clerk arranged the dockets chronologically to ensure that cases were processed in a timely manner.
