Review Period
/ˈriːvju ˈpɪəriəd/
Definitions
- (n.) The designated timeframe within which a document, decision, or contract may be examined, challenged, or amended.
The review period for submitting objections to the proposed regulation is 30 days.
- (n.) The interval during which a party must assess and respond to an offer or proposal in a legal transaction.
The buyer was given a ten-day review period to approve the terms of the purchase agreement.
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Commentary
Commonly used in contracts and administrative law to define procedural deadlines; clarity in specifying the review period prevents disputes over timeliness.
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