The cancellation
Example: Cancellation stops scheduled flight or reservation
Definition
The cancellation refers to the act of stopping or annulling a scheduled flight or reservation, making it no longer valid or effective. It typically occurs when a flight is called off due to various reasons such as weather, technical issues, or operational decisions.
Etymology
The word "cancellation" comes from the Latin 'cancellare,' meaning to cross out or make void. It entered English in the late Middle Ages and originally described the act of marking something to invalidate it, which fits perfectly with its modern use in air travel when a flight or reservation is officially called off.
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"The cancellation" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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