odstpieniu

Odstąpienie is a Polish noun describing the act of withdrawing, renouncing, or waiving something that one previously undertook or claimed. It derives from the verb odstąpić, which means to step away, withdraw, or abandon. In everyday language it is used for both legal and nonlegal contexts, including plans, obligations, or claims.

In legal and contractual usage, odstąpienie od umowy means the termination or withdrawal from a contract. It can be based on mutual agreement or a unilateral declaration by one party. In consumer protection and commercial practice, the term is often used to refer to the right of withdrawal from a contract, particularly for contracts concluded at a distance or outside a trader's regular premises. This right typically allows the consumer to terminate the contract within a defined period and return goods or cancel services, usually with a refund and without penalties; the exact conditions and time limits vary by jurisdiction and contract.

Other uses of odstąpienie describe waiving or relinquishing a claim (odstąpienie od roszczeń) or abandoning a plan or course of action (odstąpienie od projektu). The term thus covers both formal legal actions and more ordinary shifts in intention or commitment. In legal contexts, the precise meaning depends on the applicable statute or contract provisions.

Etymology: the word is formed from odstąpić plus the noun-forming suffix -enie, and sits among related terms such as odstąpienie and rezygnacja, though with nuance that odstąpienie emphasizes withdrawal or departure rather than resignation.