Canceled
Definitions
- (adj.) Declared void or annulled, especially in legal agreements or proceedings.
The contract was canceled due to breach by one party.
- (v.) Past tense and past participle of cancel, meaning to revoke or annul an agreement, event, or legal obligation.
The court canceled the prior injunction after the appeal.
Forms
- cancel
- cancels
- canceling
- cancelled
- cancelling
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Commentary
Note the spelling variation between American English (canceled) and British English (cancelled); legal documents should maintain consistency.
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