Estop

Pronunciation: /ɪˈstɑp/

Definitions of estop

verb to prevent or hinder someone from doing something, typically by legal means

Example Sentences

A1 I estop you from entering this room without permission.

A2 The sign clearly estops visitors from parking in this area.

B1 The contract estops the tenant from making any alterations to the property.

B2 The court ruling estops the company from selling the disputed property.

C1 The new law estops companies from engaging in unfair business practices.

C2 The legal precedent estops individuals from making false claims in court.

Examples of estop in a Sentence

formal The doctrine of estoppel prevents a party from asserting a claim or defense that is inconsistent with a previous position or representation.

informal You can't change your story now, you're estopped from denying what you said before.

slang She tried to pull a fast one on me, but I estopped her with the evidence.

figurative His reputation as a liar estops him from being taken seriously in any argument.

Grammatical Forms of estop

• past tense: estopped
• plural: estops
• comparative: more estop
• superlative: most estop
• present tense: estops
• future tense: will estop
• perfect tense: has estopped
• continuous tense: is estopping
• singular: estop
• positive degree: estop
• infinitive: to estop
• gerund: estopping
• participle: estopped

Origin and Evolution of estop

First Known Use: 1531 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'estop' originated from the Old French word 'estopper' which means to stop or bar.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'estop' evolved to mean legally prevent or stop someone from asserting a claim or right. It is commonly used in legal contexts to refer to the principle of estoppel.