Definition of Estoppel

1. Noun. A rule of evidence whereby a person is barred from denying the truth of a fact that has already been settled.

Generic synonyms: Rule Of Evidence

Definition of Estoppel

1. n. A stop; an obstruction or bar to one's alleging or denying a fact contrary to his own previous action, allegation, or denial; an admission, by words or conduct, which induces another to purchase rights, against which the party making such admission can not take a position inconsistent with the admission.

Definition of Estoppel

1. a legal restraint preventing a person from contradicting his own previous statement [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Estoppel

estivoautumnal
Estlander
Estlander flap
Estlander operation
estoc
estocs
estoile
estoiles
Estonia
Estonian
Estonian monetary unit
estop
estoppage
estoppages
estopped
estoppel (current term)
estoppels
estopping
estops
estover
estovers
estovers
estrade
estrades
estradiol
estradiol
estradiol-17 beta sulfotransferase
estradiols
estradiol 15 alpha-hydroxylase
estradiol 16 alpha-hydroxylase

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