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- verb intransitive, informal To exercise one's right to
legal representation , especially on the occasion ofrefusing toanswer law -enforcement officials ' questions without thepresence of suchlegal representation . - verb intransitive, informal, business To conduct matters in accord with legal formalities or so as to avoid legal risk.
- verb transitive, informal, business To arrange in a way reflecting legal advice.
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chained_bear commented on the word lawyer up
Usage on wingtip warrior.
October 29, 2008