n.
Pronunciation: ' dä-k ə t
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English doggette
Date: 15th century
1 : a brief written summary of a document : ABSTRACT
2 a (1) : a formal abridged record of the proceedings in a legal action (2) : a register of such records b (1) : a list of legal causes to be tried also : the caseload of a court or judge (2) : a calendar of business matters to be acted on : AGENDA
3 : an identifying statement about a document placed on its outer surface or cover