Estop

[i'stɒp]

Definition

(v. t.) To impede or bar by estoppel.

Checker: Pamela

Synonyms and Synonymous

v. a. (Law.) Bar, stop, impede, preclude, stop the progress of.

Typist: Rodger

Definition

v.t. to stop or bar: (law) to hinder preclude:—pr.p. estop′ping; pa.p. estop′ped.—ns. Estop′pāge the state of being estopped; Estop′pel a conclusive admission which cannot be denied by the party whom it affects.

Checker: Sylvia