"on the docket" meaning in English

See on the docket in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Prepositional phrase

Head templates: {{head|en|prepositional phrase|head=}} on the docket, {{en-prep phrase}} on the docket
  1. in hand; under consideration, or in process of execution or performance Synonyms: on the agenda, on the cards
    Sense id: en-on_the_docket-en-prep_phrase-SWAByFVa Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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          "ref": "1857, Herman Melville, chapter IV, in The Confidence-Man: His Masquerade:",
          "text": "I am just reminded that the president, who is also transfer-agent, of the Black Rapids Coal Company, happens to be on board here, and, having been subpoenaed as witness in a stock case on the docket in Kentucky, has his transfer-book with him.",
          "type": "quote"
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        {
          "ref": "2006 September 5, Skiing:",
          "text": "A new skiercross pro tour is on the docket, as well as freeskiing. Just like racing, both require strong but supple legs rather than jackhammer quads.",
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        }
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