offensive collateral estoppelglossary / offensive collateral estoppel Estoppel asserted by a plaintiff to prevent a defendant from relitigating an issue previously decided against the defendant. [Cases: Judgment 632. C.J.S. Judgments §§ 828, 831, 834–836, 841.] 词条贡献者 双语律师Pablo,国际知名法学院法律专业,擅长翻译涉及高端品牌及消费品领域的法律文件。