cancellation
US /ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/
Definition
the act of cancelling; calling off some arrangement
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
There is no fee for cancellation made at least two days ahead.
Word Family
Synonyms
- annulmentthe state of being cancelled or annulled
- revocationthe state of being cancelled or annulled
- terminationa coming to an end of a contract period
Collocations
- Easy flight cancellation advisoryto flight cancellation advisory, meaning to shoot a bird in flight
- Medium read booking cancellation policyto look at and comprehend written text regarding booking cancellation policy
- Hard incur a late cancellation penalty feeto incur a late cancellation penalty fee, meaning to make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to
- Very Hard invoke mutual contract cancellation clauseto invoke mutual contract cancellation clause, meaning to summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
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