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cancellation

Syllabification: (can·cel·la·tion)
Pronunciation: /ˌkansəˈlāSHən/
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Definition of cancellation

noun

  • the action of canceling something that has been arranged or planned:train services are subject to cancellation at short notice the project was threatened with cancellation by the government the cancellation of the performance
  • a crossing out of something written:all cancellations on documents must be made indelibly
  • a visible or electronic mark placed on a postage stamp to show that it has been used.
  • Law the annulling of a legal document:the debtor can procure cancellation if satisfied within one month

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