cancellation
UK: ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən | US: ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən
n. the act of canceling or the state of being canceled
n. a mark or notation indicating that something has been canceled (e.g., a stamp)
n. the annulment of a legal document or agreement
The word "cancellation" derives from the Latin cancellare, meaning "to cross out with lines" (like a lattice or grid). The root cancel reflects the act of invalidating or nullifying, while the suffix -lation (via Old French -ation) forms a noun indicating the process or result of the action. Historically, documents were "canceled" by drawing lines across them, a practice that evolved into the modern sense of termination or revocation.
The cancellation of the flight left hundreds of passengers stranded.
She requested a cancellation of her gym membership.
The stamp on the envelope showed a clear cancellation mark.
Due to bad weather, the event faced last-minute cancellation.
The contract included a clause allowing cancellation with 30 days' notice.