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a rule or principle that requires barristers to accept any client who seeks their services, regardless of the client's identity or the nature of the case
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The cab rank rule ensures that all taxis must pick up passengers in the order they arrive at a designated rank.
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The cab rank rule means the first taxi in line gets the next customer.
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You gotta follow the cab rank rule if you want to get a fare.
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In life, sometimes we have to abide by the cab rank rule and wait our turn for opportunities to come our way.