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estoppel definition

es·top·pel (e stäp′əl)

noun

the barring of a person, in a legal proceeding, from making allegations or denials which are contrary to either a previous statement or act by that person or a previous adjudication

Etymology: OFr estoupail, stopper, bung < estoper: see estop

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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