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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
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Georgia said she has not been able to secure a refund from her accommodation operator because the fire had not yet reached Lacanau at the time of cancellation.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
The agreement comes as Panama complains its boats are suffering tighter controls in China, following the cancellation of a Hong Kong company's concession to operate two ports in the Panama Canal.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
Most flight cancellations: JetBlue and American, each with cancellation rates at or near 3%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
"Hazardous" air quality alerts have been issued across much of the region, leading to the cancellation of many outdoor events.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
Standard Oil’s California Research and Development subsidiary read the handwriting on the wall: the decision was tantamount to cancellation.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
The improved protections should cover how prices are quoted, cancellations are handled and support for vulnerable consumers, it said.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
Comprehensive policies typically include coverage for trip interruptions, trip cancellations, lost or delayed baggage, medical emergencies and emergency evacuations.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
Enter Delta’s new tier of premium tickets that include fewer checked bags, charge a fee for changes or cancellations, and provide fewer frequent flier miles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
The sweltering temperatures have disrupted travel and led to a number of cancellations planned for celebrations over the Fourth of July weekend, including Philadelphia’s Salute to Independence parade.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2026
“I’m sorry, ma’am, but that flight has been cancelled. We’ve had loads of cancellations today—a late-winter snowstorm in the Northeast has caused backups all over.”
From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper
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