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cancellation

(US also cancelation)
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Definition of cancellation

noun

[mass noun]
  • the action of cancelling something:the project was threatened with cancellation by the government [count noun]:the show is sold out, but check for cancellations
  • [count noun] a crossing out of something written: all cancellations on documents must be made indelibly
  • [count noun] a mark made on a postage stamp to show that it has been used: covers showing stamps and special cancellations
  • Law the annulling of a legal document:the debtor can procure cancellation if satisfied within one month

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