Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

estopping

noun

/ɪˈstɒp.ɪŋ/

Definition

The act of preventing a person from arguing something contrary to a claim made or implied by their previous actions or statements.

Examples

In the case of estopping, the defendant was barred from denying the contract due to previous acknowledgments.
The principle of estopping can prevent someone from asserting a position that contradicts previous behavior.

Meaning

Estopping is a legal doctrine that stops a party from making assertions or claims that contradict what they have previously established by their conduct or representation, especially in court.