taxi rank

Definitions

1. An area reserved for taxi cabs to await customers.
2. The system whereby barristers must accept a brief if they are the first available when one comes up.
   British

Equivalents

Examples

“Getting off the train⟳ he made his way to the taxi rank.”

“Although she detested her client, the taxi rank system meant she had no choice but to take⟳ the case.”

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