Synonyms

estop

American

[e-stop] / ɛˈstɒp /

verb (used with object)

estopped, estopping

Law. to hinder or prevent by estoppel.
Archaic. to stop.

estop British

/ ɪˈstɒp /

verb

law to preclude by estoppel
archaic to stop

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

estoppage

noun
unestopped

adjective

Etymology

Origin of estop

1250–1300; Middle English < Anglo-French estopper, Old French estoper to stop up, derivative of estoupe < Latin stuppa tow. Cf. stuff

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