cab-rank rule

proper noun

The obligation of a barrister (in certain jurisdictions) to accept any work in a field in which they profess themselves competent to practise, at a court at which they normally appear, and at their usual rates.

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Meanings

proper nounthe cab-rank rule
  1. lawThe obligation of a barrister (in certain jurisdictions) to accept any work in a field in which they profess themselves competent to practise, at a court at which they normally appear, and at their usual rates.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
taxi rank

Origin

See cab off the rank.

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Translations

Chinese Mandarin 不得拒聘原則 /不得拒聘原则
  • 不得拒聘原則 /不得拒聘原则 (bùdé jùpìn yuánzé)obligation
Finnish asianajajalle pakollisia työtehtäviä määräävä periaate
  • asianajajalle pakollisia työtehtäviä määräävä periaateobligation
Polish zasada taksówkowa
  • zasada taksówkowaobligation
Cite this entry
APA

cab-rank rule. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cab-rank%20rule

MLA

“cab-rank rule.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cab-rank%20rule. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “cab-rank rule,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cab-rank%20rule.

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