KansalaisuuskurssiGlossary · Chapter 7: Rule of law
peruuttamisoikeus
Finnish word. In English: right of withdrawal
A consumer's right to cancel a doorstep or distance purchase within 14 days.
Facts about the word
- The Consumer Protection Act covers the offering, selling and marketing of goods and services by companies to consumers. Kuluttajansuojalaki 1 luku 1 §
- A consumer can cancel a doorstep or distance sales contract by telling the seller within 14 days. Kuluttajansuojalaki 6 luku 14 §
- You can cancel with a withdrawal form or in another clear way. Kuluttajansuojalaki 6 luku 14 §
The facts come from public sources, such as the authorities' own pages and the law.
Try the word in a sentence
Only one of the sentences uses the word correctly. Which one?
The right of withdrawal is the consumer's right to cancel an online or doorstep purchase within 14 days. It is not about reversing a car.
The word belongs to Chapter 7: Rule of law and legislation. The chapter page has the full context and practice questions.
