variants
also US cancelation
plural cancellations
1
: a decision to stop doing or planning to do something : the act of canceling something (such as a game, performance, etc.)
The storm caused delays and flight cancellations.
In case of cancellation, the game will be played at a later date. [=if the game is canceled, it will be rescheduled for later]
2
: the act of causing something to end or no longer produce a certain effect : a decision to stop something from being effective or valid
Notice of cancellation should be given 30 days in advance.
There is a fee for cancellation.
Cancellations increased when rates doubled.
—often used before another nouncancellation fees
The contract includes a cancellation clause.
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“Cancellation.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/cancellation. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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