British (and nautical) term for accused’s enclosure in court.
Dock
Etymology & History
British verb meaning deduct from pay or noun for boat mooring. 'Docked my pay!' complains about deduction. British wage terminology.
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General British
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Era
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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