cab rank
The term "cab rank" is used both in everyday transportation contexts and in legal jargon, each with distinct meanings.
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Definition
B1Transportation
(British English)A designated area where taxis wait in line to pick up passengers.
Example
- The cab rank outside the train station was full of waiting taxis.
- Passengers queued up at the cab rank to get a ride home.
C1Law
(legal)A rule requiring barristers to accept any case in their field of expertise, regardless of personal preference.
Example
- Under the cab-rank rule, the barrister had to take the case even though it was controversial.
- The cab-rank principle ensures that everyone has access to legal representation.
Similar
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