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 资深译员Sheldon,毕业于亚洲顶尖的高级翻译学院,擅长翻译有关零售和消费品领域的法律文件。