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Term: astopple
Description:
- As a noun, astopple refers to a legal doctrine that prevents a person from making assertions or denying facts after their previous actions or statements have implied otherwise.
- As a verb, astopple means to prevent or prohibit someone from denying or asserting certain facts due to their prior actions or statements.
Sample Sentences:
- As a noun:
- The defendant tried to deny involvement in the crime, but his signed confession acted as an astopple against his claims of innocence.
- The witness's previous statements served as an astopple, preventing her from changing her testimony in court.
- As a verb:
- The company's acceptance of partial payment astoppled them from pursuing legal action for the full amount.
- By sending the notice, the landlord astoppled the tenant from claiming ignorance about the upcoming renovation.
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