estoppelnoun [ S or U ]
uk/ɪˈstɒp.əl/us/esˈtɑː.pəl/specializeda legal rule that prevents someone from changing their mind about something they have previously said is true in court
Examples from literature
- However, by defending on the merits, after pleading and relying upon a foreign judgment, a party does not waive the benefits of an alleged estoppel arising from the foreign judgment.