Definitions

1. noun

The act of stopping or preventing something from happening, especially a court or legal proceeding, by presenting a fact or argument that prevents the other party from proceeding.

“The lawyer’s estoppage of the opposing party’s claim led to a significant delay in the trial.”

2. noun

A bar or obstacle that prevents something from happening or being done.

“The estoppage in the contract prevented the company from expanding into a new market.”

3. verb

To stop or prevent something from happening, especially a court or legal proceeding, by presenting a fact or argument that prevents the other party from proceeding.

“The lawyer estopped the opposing party’s claim by presenting new evidence.”