The phrase "contest period" refers to the specific time frame during which a competition or contest takes place. It indicates the duration when people can participate and submit their entries or compete for a prize. Full definition
After the 6 - week contest period, they crowned 10 all - star Blue Ribbon winners, an MVP from each grade level, as well as one top - performing homeroom per grade level (3rd — 5th). (blog.edmentum.com)
Full contest guidelines will again be available again on Submittable when the next contest period opens. (litmag.com)
I was really just musing out loud about whether one could use the SPV - proof / contest period idea at the heart of sidechains to build a bridge between Bitcoin and Ripple. (gendal.me)