taxi rank
A 'taxi rank' is a designated spot where taxis wait in line to pick up passengers, ensuring an orderly system for both drivers and customers.
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Definition
B2Urban Transportation
(general)A designated area where taxis wait in line to pick up passengers.
Example
- He found a taxi at the rank outside the train station.
- The taxi rank was empty late at night.
C1Legal System
(british, formal)A system where barristers must accept a case if they are the first available when one arises.
Example
- Under the taxi rank rule, the barrister had to take the case despite its complexity.
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