estimate

[Lat. æstimatus =valuation, estimation, from æstimatus, pa. par. of æstimo =to value, to estimate.] 1. A mental valuation, computation, or calculation of the value, extent, degree, size, expense, ., of anything; a valuing or estimating in the mind the comparative value, merits, ., of two things. "For who could sink and settle to that point In framing estimates of lo and gain?" Words worth: Excursion, bk. iv. points. Also called Cro -estoilée. ěs-top', v. t. [O. Fr.estoper; Fr. étouper =to stop up with tow; Lat. stuppa, stupa =tow.] Estoile. 1. Ord. Lang.: To hinder, to stop, to bar. 2. Law: To impede, hinder, or bar by one's own act. ěs-tō për-pět'-u-ŭm, për-pet-u-a, phr. [Lat.] May or let it be perpetual or forever. ěs-top-pel, *ěs-top-le, s . [Eng.estop; -el.] 1. Ord. Lang.: A stoppage or impediment. 2. Law : (For def. see extract.] "An estoppel is likewise a special plea in bar; which happens where a man has done some act, or executed some deed, which estops or precludes him from averring anything to the contrary. As where a statement of a particular fact is made in the recital of a bond or other instrument, and a contract is made with reference to that recital, it is not, as between the parties to the instrument, competent to the party bound to deny the recital."- Black stone : Com ment., bk. iii., ch. 11.