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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Origin of cancellation
First recorded in 1525–35, cancellation is from the Latin word cancellātion- (stem of cancellātiō ). See cancellate, -ion
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Hussein described the cancellation process as "near impossible"
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
"It was difficult to contact them, and the cancellation was near impossible," he says.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
The Aman spokesperson says the resort refunded Walker’s booking in full, pledged to cover additional travel and cancellation costs and offered to help him rebook his stay.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
Under state law, dealers in California may continue to use up supplies of paraquat for up to two years following the effective date of their cancellation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
No one could know how fast word of the cancellation had spread.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
The state is reluctant to fill the void left by federal funding after a series of bankruptcies and cancellations left only one truck maker and one bus maker selling hydrogen vehicles in North America.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
The notice did not specify the additional cancellations but included mention of Batiste’s new releases including his piano-centric albums “Monk Meditations” and “Monk Movements.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
A contract regarding U.S. flight cancellations for the week ending Aug. 14 and another for scheduled cancellations on Oct.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
It has triggered more than 1,000 flight cancellations, evacuations and a top-level alert from authorities as it approaches China's densely populated east coast.
From Barron's ● Aug. 9, 2026
Few other Muslims became aware of Mr. Muhammad’s condition until there were last-minute cancellations of long-adveitised personal appearances at some big Muslim rallies.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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