The cancellation
Example: Cancellation ends reservation before scheduled stay
Definition
"The cancellation" in hospitality refers to the act of ending or withdrawing a reservation before the scheduled stay, preventing the guest from occupying the booked accommodation or service as initially planned.
Etymology
"The cancellation" originates from the Latin word 'cancellare,' meaning to cross out or make void. Over time, it evolved into the English term to describe the act of nullifying or ending a previously arranged agreement or booking. Did you know? The word originally related to crossing lines in documents to show invalidity.
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"The cancellation" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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