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Cancel

/ˈkænsəl/
To stop something from happening or to make it no longer valid or effective.

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Examples:

Let's cancel the meeting today.I had to cancel my flight last night.

Etymology:

etymology
Originated from Middle English cancellen, derived from Old French canceler, and from Latin cancellare meaning to make crossbars, or to cross out.

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