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estoppel
noun
Examples of estoppel in a Sentence
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Word History
probably alteration of Anglo-French estopere stopping, from estoper
1531, in the meaning defined above
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“Estoppel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/estoppel. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.
Legal Definition
estoppel
nouncalled also estoppel in pais
Note: Traditionally equitable estoppel required that the original position was a misrepresentation which was being denied in the new position. Some jurisdictions retain the requirement of misrepresentation.
called also prosecution history estoppel
called also estoppel by verdict, issue preclusion
see also former adjudication compare merger sense 4, res judicataprobably from Middle French estoupail plug, stopper, from estouper to stop up see estop
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