Estoppel is a legalrelated to the law or courts rule that stops someone from denyingsaying that something is not true or does not exist something that has already been accepted or established in a case or agreementan arrangement reached by two or more sides.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /e-STAH-puhl/
Easy pronunciation: es-TOP-uhl (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the second syllable: top.
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Estoppel Meaning
a rule that stops someone from going back on a fact or claim already accepted
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A legal rule that prevents a person from denying a fact that has already been settled.
Example: The company was prevented by estoppel from denying the earlier agreement.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- bar — A broad legal sense of blocking a claim, but not a precise everyday substitute.
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Estoppel Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- bar
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Common Mistakes
- Estoppel is not a general synonym for 'stoppage' or 'blocking' in everyday English.
- It is a legal term, so it should not be used to mean simply 'refusal' or 'denial'.
- People sometimes confuse it with similar-sounding legal words, but it specifically concerns preventing denial of an established fact.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does estoppel mean in simple terms?
It means a legal rule that stops someone from denying a fact or position they have already accepted.
Is estoppel a common everyday word?
No. It is mainly used in law, especially in court cases and legal agreements.
What part of speech is estoppel?
Estoppel is a noun.
Can estoppel mean the same as stop?
Not exactly. It refers to a legal restriction on denying something already established, not just stopping in general.
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