equitable estoppel
- A principle preventing a party from gaining legal advantages if they've engaged in unfair actions or deception, such as lying or hiding important facts
- The contract was unenforceable on grounds of equitable estoppel because the seller had intentionally misled the buyer.
- His refusal to disclose the information led to an equitable estoppel, barring him from suing.
- Because she lied about the size of the property, her claim in court was dismissed due to equitable estoppel.
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