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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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At the University of Lille in the north, around 40 students used bicycles and trash bins to block the campus, leading to the cancellation of classes.
From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026
The home builder’s net sales orders fell 7% to 18,619, and its cancellation rate rose to 23% during the quarter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
The cancellation was done through a maneuver known as a pocket rescission.
From Salon ● Oct. 27, 2026
And protests also caused the cancellation of a small part of the schedule.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
After years of threats and insane posturing, it’s Fox’s early cancellation of Bunker that provokes North Korea’s supreme leader to action.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
These tit-for-tat cancellations have only become more frequent, with Malian artists targeted in Abidjan while Ivorian musicians have received at-times frosty welcomes in the Sahel capitals.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
There are currently no flight cancellations at Belfast International Airport.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026
The temporary suspension is intended to minimize the potential for widespread delays and cancellations if coastal conditions disrupt rail operations, Metrolink said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
Ebola fears are bad for business and could trigger booking cancellations, said Felix Migoya, the association’s chairman.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 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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