cooling-off period
US /ˈkuːlɪŋ ɔf ˌpɪriəd/
UK /ˈkuːlɪŋ ɔf ˌpɪriəd/
1.
a period of time during which a person is allowed to reconsider a decision or contract without penalty
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Consumers have a 14-day cooling-off period to cancel online purchases.
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The couple agreed to a cooling-off period before making any major decisions about their relationship.