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Estoppel

Definition:

Estoppel is a legal doctrine that prevents a person from asserting a claim or right that contradicts a previous statement or behavior that they have made or exhibited. It typically prevents a party from denying a fact or legal right that they previously represented as true, relied upon, and caused another party to act upon.

Example Sentences:

Noun:

1. The defendant pleaded estoppel as a defense, arguing that the plaintiff's actions and previous statements prevented them from claiming ownership of the property now.
2. In contract law, promissory estoppel can be invoked when one party has relied on a promise made by the other party and suffered a detriment due to that reliance.

Verb:

1. The landlord's assurance that the repairs would be done created an estoppel, preventing him from evicting the tenant for unpaid rent.
2. She estopped herself from disputing her liability by signing the agreement without any objection.

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