The crossword solution for the term 'IMPEDES LEGALLY' is ESTOPS, a legal term meaning to prevent or prohibit. Estops is a legal doctrine that prevents a person from making a claim or asserting a right that is inconsistent with a previous position taken by that person. It is used to prevent a party from taking advantage of their own wrong-doing or from taking advantage of another party's mistake. Estops can be used to prevent a party from denying facts that they have previously admitted or from asserting rights that they have previously waived.