English Explanatory Dictionary

jump the dock

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To escape from custody during a court sitting.

Word forms

jump the dock jumps the dock jumping the dock jumped the dock

Etymology

From jump (“flee”) + the + dock (“place in the courtroom where the accused sits”).

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