estop Meaning, Definition & Usage

Es*top" transitive verb

Etymology

OF. estoper to stop, plug, close, F. étouper, LL. stuppare to close with tow, obstruct, fr. L. stuppa tow, oakum, cf. Gr. . Cf. Stop.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Estophed ; present participle & verbal noun Estopping

Definitions

1. (Law) To impede or bar by estoppel.

   A party will be estopped by his admissions, where his intent is to influence another, or derive an advantage to himself. Abbott.