English · Slang Attested

jump the dock

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To escape from custody during a court sitting.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thoát khỏi sự giam giữ trong phiên tòa

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “jump the dock” mean?

To escape from custody during a court sitting.

Is “jump the dock” formal or informal?

jump the dock is generally slang.

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