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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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And though he insists that this is not about direct financial gain for African leaders, one of the demands laid out at the recent summit on reparations clearly talked of debt relief and debt cancellation.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
A spokesperson for Aman said the resort also sent Walker a WhatsApp message about the cancellation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
The cancellation of a flight in Canada after a child refused to wear a seat belt has reignited a debate about the etiquette and safety procedures relating to children travelling on planes.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Additionally, many of these contracts contain conditional requirements or cancellation clauses in case build-outs stall.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 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
American visitors also said flights were a headache, often involving last-minute cancellations, schedule changes and winding itineraries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 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
Experts said voluntary cancellations are sometimes an indication that companies believe it will be too costly, or too potentially damaging, to pursue new rigorous rounds of studies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Typhoon Dolphin brought heavy rain to eastern China on Monday, causing hundreds of flight cancellations even as the storm weakened and some cities resumed public transport.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
No one told Burnham about the fire, no one told him of the cancellations, and no one told him of Murphy’s forecast.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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