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
Other Word Forms
- recancellation noun
Etymology
Origin of cancellation
First recorded in 1525–35, cancellation is from the Latin word cancellātion- (stem of cancellātiō ). See cancellate, -ion
Example Sentences
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The cancellations occurred as, globally, hundreds of thousands of travelers were stranded Sunday, according to the Associated Press.
From Los Angeles Times
It is the issue that prompted players to go on strike in 1994, leading to the cancellation of the World Series.
“In the event of a cancellation, sponsorship sales and tickets would be refunded, and we will plan a later celebration for 2026 honorees and nominees.”
From Los Angeles Times
The flight cancellation rate among four major U.S. airlines—United, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines—ticked up in 2025 compared with the previous two years, according to Cirium, an aviation analytics company.
She and her husband, who should have returned to their country on Monday, remain stranded by the cancellation of flights by US and Canadian airlines following the operation against "El Mencho."
From Barron's
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