taxi rank

Noun

 * 1) An area reserved for taxi cabs to await customers.
 * Getting off the train he made his way to the taxi rank.
 * 1)  The system whereby barristers must accept a brief if they are the first available when one comes up.
 * Although she detested her client, the taxi rank system meant she had no choice but to take the case.
 * Although she detested her client, the taxi rank system meant she had no choice but to take the case.
 * Although she detested her client, the taxi rank system meant she had no choice but to take the case.