Contract Law

Estoppel

/ eh-STOP-ul /

Definition

Preventing someone from contradicting a prior assertion.

Used in Context

“Equitable estoppel prevented the landlord from asserting the claim.”

Etymology

◈ Old French: estouppail, stopper

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