Waiting Period Law and Legal Definition
Waiting period is a time period that must expire before some legal right or remedy can be enjoyed or enforced. For example, many states have waiting periods for the issuance of marriage licenses or the purchase of handguns. However, a waiting period may be unconstitutional if it interferes with the right to travel freely. For example, if a law requires that a person be a resident of the state for one year before s/he may be eligible for welfare benefits, be unconstitutional.
