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
Vocabulary lists containing cancellation
Example Sentences
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The attorneys general say the cancellation of the TotalEnergies offshore wind projects will harm their states’ economies, energy grids and climate goals.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
“This is a 180-day lease with 90-day notice mutual cancellation thereafter.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
"In the overall assessment, the cancellation of previous concerts by the American rapper in other countries and the concrete risk of counter-demonstration also weighed in."
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
Veteran SPD lawmakers Rolf Mützenich and Ralf Stegner both welcomed the cancellation of the missile deal in particular as a sign of de-escalation.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
“You’ve been so close to the family that—well, if there should be a cancellation I’d be glad to move you up on the list.”
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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