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estoppel

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es·top·pel  (-stpl)
n. Law
A bar preventing one from making an allegation or a denial that contradicts what one has previously stated as the truth.
[Obsolete French estouppail, from Old French estouper, to stop up, from Vulgar Latin *stuppre; see stop.]
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Noun1.estoppel - a rule of evidence whereby a person is barred from denying the truth of a fact that has already been settled
rule of evidence - (law) a rule of law whereby any alleged matter of fact that is submitted for investigation at a judicial trial is established or disproved
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A partnership by estoppel will be inferred when parties simply hold themselves out as partners and someone relies on that representation.
Liability for someone else's sins: the risks of accounting firm ... by Miller, Richard I. / Journal of Accountancy
Second, as discussed in Reiner, the estoppel doctrine is rarely, if ever, applied to government action.
In re Reiner: estoppel conquers all by Sinclair, Kirk / The Tax Adviser
The building's tenants have received estoppel certificates, a legally required notification when there's an impending sale.
Sale of Hollywood property leads to $18 million profit by Fixmer, Andy / Los Angeles Business Journal
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