Docket
/ˈdɒk.ɪt/noun
A list of items to be discussed or acted upon, especially in a legal context.
Did you know?The term 'docket' is believed to derive from the Old French word for a small document, linking it to the practice of recording magical spells and incantations in medieval courts.
Etymological Timeline
Late 14th Century
Old French
docket
“A small piece of paper or note, often used for recording information.”
15th Century
Middle English
docket
“A brief written summary or list, particularly in legal contexts.”
16th Century
English
docket
“A list of cases for trial or a record of proceedings.”
19th Century
English
docket
“A formal record of the proceedings in a court case.”
Modern English
English
docket
“A document or list outlining matters to be addressed, often in a legal or administrative context.”