estoppel by negligenceglossary / estoppel by negligence An estoppel arising when a negligent person induces someone to believe certain facts, and then the other person reasonably and detrimentally relies on that belief. [Cases: Estoppel 96. C.J.S. Estoppel §§ 68, 114.] 词条贡献者 资深译员Gilbert,国际知名法学院法律翻译专业,擅长翻译各类与复杂知识产权诉讼相关的法律文件。