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Estop , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Estophed ; p. pr. & vb. n. Estopping.] [OF. estoper to stop, plug, close, F. étouper, LL. stuppare to close with tow, obstruct, fr. L. stuppa tow, oakum, cf. Gr. στύππη. Cf. Stop.] (Law) To impede or bar by estoppel.1913 Webster
A party will be estopped by his admissions, where his intent is to influence another, or derive an advantage to himself.
Abbott.1913 Webster