How to Pronounce Estoppel

To pronounce "estoppel", say EST-opp-el — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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EST-opp-el

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💡 Tip for remembering “estoppel”

"estoppel" has 3 syllables: est-opp-el.

What does estoppel mean?

noun

  1. (common law) A legal principle in the law of equity that prevents a party from asserting otherwise valid legal rights against another party because of conduct by the first party, or circumstances to which the first party has knowingly contributed, make it unjust for those rights to be asserted.

Related words

foreclosureforfeitureclosureimpedimentinadmissibleinadmissibilityjudicataconclusion

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How many syllables are in "estoppel"?▾

"Estoppel" has 3 syllables: est · opp · el.

What does "estoppel" mean?▾

Estoppel: (common law) A legal principle in the law of equity that prevents a party from asserting otherwise valid legal rights against another party because of conduct by the first party, or circumstances to which the first party has knowingly contributed, make it unjust for those rights to be asserted.

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