noun
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the fact or an instance of cancelling
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something that has been cancelled, such as a theatre ticket, esp when it is available for another person to take
we have a cancellation in the stalls
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the marks or perforation made by cancelling
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Etymology
Origin of cancellation
First recorded in 1525–35, cancellation is from the Latin word cancellātion- (stem of cancellātiō ). See cancellate, -ion
Vocabulary lists containing cancellation
Example Sentences
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“The Club’s reinsurers have issued a Notice of Cancellation in respect of war risks exposures in the Persian/Arabian Gulf,” the American Steamship Owners Mutual Protection and Indemnity Association said on Sunday.
From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026
Cancellation rates, known as “disconnects,” have risen for major wireless carriers in recent quarters, a sign that consumers are more willing to jump between providers for the best deal, according to data from UBS.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2025
Cancellation can require multiple steps online, or waiting for hours on hold — before a call just gets dropped without warning.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 2025
Other top selling lots included Computability and λ-Definability and The World Problem in Semi-Groups with Cancellation, which sold for £26,000 and £28,600 respectively.
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2025
That night, my mom and I researched Cancellation of Removal.
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
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