estoppel by representation

Estoppel by representation is a legal principle that prevents a person from going back on a promise or statement that another person relied upon. If someone makes a representation—like stating they will do something—and another person acts based on that belief, the first person cannot later deny the truth of that representation if it would unfairly harm the second person. Essentially, it ensures fairness by holding individuals accountable for their statements when those statements influence others' actions or decisions.