coolingâoff period
noun
plural
coolingâoff periods
coolingâoff period
noun
plural
coolingâoff periods
Britannica Dictionary definition of COOLINGâOFF PERIOD
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a period of time that must pass before you can do something or before an agreement becomes final
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The law requires a cooling-off period between the time a gun is purchased and when it may be possessed.
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The workers have agreed to a 30-day cooling-off period before they strike.
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Once you join the pension plan, you have a 14-day cooling-off period within which to change your mind.