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Meaning of cancellation
The act of canceling something
Etymology of cancellation
The word "cancellation" has its roots in the Latin "cancellare," which means to strike out or delete, derived from "cancelli," meaning lattice or bars, possibly because lines were struck through writing to cancel it
The term entered the English language in the 15th century and has been used since then to describe the act of canceling or nullifying something
Synonyms
abolition
abrogation
annulment
termination
repeal
revocation
rescission
dissolution
discontinuance
stoppage
cessation
ending
conclusion
invalidation
voidance
negation
neutralization
suspension
postponement
deferment
abandonment
relinquishment
renunciation
withdrawal
recall
retraction
reversal
undoing
demise
Definitions
- The act of canceling something, especially an official agreement or a planned event
- * The state of being canceled
Usage Examples
- The airline announced the cancellation of all flights due to the bad weather
- * The company decided to go ahead with the cancellation of the contract
- * The event was canceled due to lack of interest
Antonyms
confirmation
validation
ratification
affirmation
renewal
reinstatement
restoration
revival
resumption
continuation
prolongation
extension
perpetuation
authorization
legalization
sanction
approval
endorsement
reaffirmation
reinforcement