Queue
/ˈkjuː/
Definitions
- (n.) A line or sequence of people or things awaiting their turn, often used in legal contexts to describe the order of cases or claims.
The court clerk managed the queue of cases scheduled for hearing.
Forms
- queue
- queues
- queued
- queuing
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'queue' often refers to the procedural order of cases or documents rather than just a physical line, so clarity about context is advisable.
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