■ noun
1》 Brit. a document accompanying a consignment of goods that lists its contents, certifies payment of duty, or entitles the holder to delivery.
2》 N. Amer. a list of cases for trial or people having cases pending.
↘ S. African a file of information about a legal case.
■ verb ( ~s , ~ing , ~ed )
1》 mark (a consignment or package) with a document listing the contents.
2》 N. Amer. enter (a case or suit) on to a list of those due to be heard.
Origin
C15 (orig. denoting a short abstract or summary): perh. from dock 4 .