Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
estop
verb
/ɪˈstɑːp/
Definition
To stop or restrain someone from doing something, especially by means of legal grounds.
Examples
- The court decided to estop the defendant from denying liability after he had previously admitted fault.
- The company was estopped from enforcing its rights after it failed to act in a timely manner.
Meaning
In legal terms, ‘estop’ refers to a principle that prevents a person from arguing something contrary to a previously established position or fact.
Synonyms
- bar
- prohibit
- prevent
