cancellation

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Alternative spellings 1.3 Pronunciation 1.4 Noun 1.4.1 Translations 1.4.2 Related terms

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Wikipedia

[edit] Etymology

cancel +‎ -ation

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• cancelation (rare)

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• Rhymes: -eɪʃǝn

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cancellation (plural cancellations)

1. The act, process, or result of canceling; as, the cancellation of certain words in a contract, or of the contract itself.
2. (mathematics) The operation of striking out common factors, in both the dividend and divisor.
3. (philately) A postmark that marks a postage stamp so as to prevent its reuse.
4. (law) In United States intellectual property law, a proceeding in which an interested party seeks to cancel the registration of a trademark or patent.

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• cancel
• killer cancel