# lawyer up

> English word · Verb

## Definitions
1. To exercise one's right to legal representation; to engage the services of a lawyer.
2. To conduct matters in accord with legal formalities or so as to avoid legal risk.
3. To arrange in a way reflecting legal advice.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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