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Definition cancellation in British English

cancellation noun

noun
/ˌkænsəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/
1

a decision to stop something that has been arranged from taking place

Example

the cancellation of yesterday's game

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1.1

a ticket, time, or place that becomes available because someone decides not to do what they have arranged

Example

The hospital will let you know if there are any cancellations.

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Example

the cancellation of the contract

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Definition cancellation in British English