Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cab-rank rule

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.80 in modern English

Syllables: cab-rank rule
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

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.

Etymology

See cab off the rank.

Inflected Forms

the cab-rank rule (canonical)

Questions

What does cab-rank rule mean?: 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.
Where does cab-rank rule come from?: See cab off the rank.

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