Define: Revocation Period

The meaning of “Revocation Period” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Revocation Period defined in a legal contract?

  • Revocation Period means the duration, often seven calendar days, immediately after the individual signs an agreement in which they can choose to repeal their signed agreement. This can apply for people who are at least 40 years old or younger than 40 years old living in a state that requires a specific Revocation Period. To be effective, a revocation request must be received by the [administrator] not later than 5:00 p.m. on the seventh day from the date the individual has signed their agreement. Seen in 13 SEC filings
  • Revocation Period means the window during which an individual can revoke their agreement. The agreement will be void if the individual revokes it during this period, excluding the part about keeping the agreement confidential. Seen in 5 SEC filings
  • Revocation Period means the span within which an individual can revoke their General Release. Seen in 4 SEC filings
  • Revocation Period means the period, usually seven calendar days, after the Employee signs an agreement, excluding the day of actual signing. Seen in 4 SEC filings
  • Revocation Period means the time during which a participant can revoke their waiver and release of claims made per terms of [plan]. Seen in 4 SEC filings
  • Revocation Period means a seven-day timeframe during which an agreement can be rescinded. If the agreement is not revoked, it becomes effective on the eighth day. Seen in 4 SEC filings
  • Revocation Period means a seven-day period following the date that an Eligible Team Member signs a waiver and release agreement, during which they may revoke the agreement. Seen in 3 SEC filings

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • Revocation Period means a specified duration, typically seven days, after signing an agreement, in which the agreement can be rescinded.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Termination of a contract
  • Rescission of an offer
  • Revocation of acceptance

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • Revocation Period means a time span within which a participant can nullify their waiver and release of claims under a [plan].

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Settling of liability claims
  • Finalization of waivers

Relevant Sectors

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Revocation Period means a specified duration, typically seven days, after signing an agreement, in which the agreement can be rescinded.

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