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单词 estoppel
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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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