Definition of estoppel in English:

estoppel

noun ɪˈstɒp(ə)ləˈstɑpəl

mass nounLaw

The principle which precludes a person from asserting something contrary to what is implied by a previous action or statement of that person or by a previous pertinent judicial determination.
〔律〕禁止反言，禁止翻供
the case had been one of estoppel
count noun that fact is not sufficient to raise an estoppel
Example sentencesExamples
- I think that it is unhelpful to introduce private law concepts of estoppel into planning law.
- I take the view that the question of issue of estoppel does not and cannot arise in judicial review proceedings.
- On the full facts the judge found that there was an estoppel and awarded him £200,000 based on the cost of care.
- In my judgment there is no estoppel operating against the plaintiff.
- Historically, both these forms of estoppel are common law developments.
- Given the absence of any such promise, any claim based on promissory estoppel would fail.

Origin

Mid 16th century: from Old French estouppail 'bung', from estopper (see estop).

Definition of estoppel in US English:

estoppel

nounəˈstɑpələˈstäpəl

Law

The principle which precludes a person from asserting something contrary to what is implied by a previous action or statement of that person or by a previous pertinent judicial determination.
〔律〕禁止反言，禁止翻供
the case had been one of estoppel
count noun that fact is not sufficient to raise an estoppel
Example sentencesExamples
- In my judgment there is no estoppel operating against the plaintiff.
- I take the view that the question of issue of estoppel does not and cannot arise in judicial review proceedings.
- Historically, both these forms of estoppel are common law developments.
- I think that it is unhelpful to introduce private law concepts of estoppel into planning law.
- On the full facts the judge found that there was an estoppel and awarded him £200,000 based on the cost of care.
- Given the absence of any such promise, any claim based on promissory estoppel would fail.

Origin

Mid 16th century: from Old French estouppail ‘bung’, from estopper (see estop).

词汇	estoppel
释义	Definition of estoppel in English: estoppel noun ɪˈstɒp(ə)ləˈstɑpəl mass nounLaw The principle which precludes a person from asserting something contrary to what is implied by a previous action or statement of that person or by a previous pertinent judicial determination. 〔律〕禁止反言，禁止翻供 the case had been one of estoppel count noun that fact is not sufficient to raise an estoppel Example sentencesExamples I think that it is unhelpful to introduce private law concepts of estoppel into planning law. I take the view that the question of issue of estoppel does not and cannot arise in judicial review proceedings. On the full facts the judge found that there was an estoppel and awarded him £200,000 based on the cost of care. In my judgment there is no estoppel operating against the plaintiff. Historically, both these forms of estoppel are common law developments. Given the absence of any such promise, any claim based on promissory estoppel would fail. Origin Mid 16th century: from Old French estouppail 'bung', from estopper (see estop). Definition of estoppel in US English: estoppel nounəˈstɑpələˈstäpəl Law The principle which precludes a person from asserting something contrary to what is implied by a previous action or statement of that person or by a previous pertinent judicial determination. 〔律〕禁止反言，禁止翻供 the case had been one of estoppel count noun that fact is not sufficient to raise an estoppel Example sentencesExamples In my judgment there is no estoppel operating against the plaintiff. I take the view that the question of issue of estoppel does not and cannot arise in judicial review proceedings. Historically, both these forms of estoppel are common law developments. I think that it is unhelpful to introduce private law concepts of estoppel into planning law. On the full facts the judge found that there was an estoppel and awarded him £200,000 based on the cost of care. Given the absence of any such promise, any claim based on promissory estoppel would fail. Origin Mid 16th century: from Old French estouppail ‘bung’, from estopper (see estop).
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