cancellation
noun/ˌkænsəˈleɪʃn/
/ˌkænsəˈleɪʃn/
(US English also cancelation)
- [uncountable, countable] a decision to stop something that has already been arranged from happening; a statement that something will not happen
- We need at least 24 hours' notice of cancellation.
- a cancellation fee
- Heavy seas can cause cancellation of ferry services.
- Cancellations must be made in writing.
Extra ExamplesTopics Holidaysc1- In the event of a flight cancellation, you will be compensated.
- They campaigned for debt cancellation for the poorest countries of the world.
- They opted for rescheduling rather than outright cancellation.
- We may be able to offer you some tickets if we have any cancellations.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- last-minute
- outright
- flight
- …
- have
- make
- cause
- …
- charge
- fee
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- [countable] something that has been cancelled
- Are there any cancellations for this evening's performance? (= tickets that have been returned)
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- last-minute
- outright
- flight
- …
- have
- make
- cause
- …
- charge
- fee
- [uncountable] the fact of ending an agreement, especially one that has been legally arranged
- the cancellation of the contract
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- last-minute
- outright
- flight
- …
- have
- make
- cause
- …
- charge
- fee
Word Originmid 16th cent.: from Latin cancellatio(n-), from the verb cancellare, from cancelli ‘crossbars’.
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