nonmutual collateral estoppelglossary / nonmutual collateral estoppel Estoppel asserted either offensively or defensively by a nonparty to an earlier action to prevent a party to that earlier action from relitigating an issue determined against it. 词条贡献者 资深译员Lynn,知名国际商学院金融专业,专注翻译各种与贷款人责任及其他银行业与金融机构诉讼有关的法律文件。