tr.v. es·topped, es·top·ping, es·tops 1. Law To impede or prohibit by estoppel. 2. Archaic To stop up. [Middle English estoppen, from Anglo-Norman estopper, from Vulgar Latin *stuppāre, to stop up; see STOP.] es·toppage (ĕ-stŏpĭj) n. |
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