Definition of the word cancellation

The word "cancellation" has its roots in Latin. The Latin phrase "calculus" means "pebble" or "small stone," and "cancelare" means "to scratch out" or "to erase." In the 15th century, during the Renaissance, the Latin phrase "calculatio cancellata" was used to describe the act of erasing or canceling out a calculation or an error. Over time, the phrase evolved into the English word "cancellation," which initially referred to the act of formally revoking or invalidating a contract, agreement, or appointment. Today, the word "cancellation" is widely used to describe the act of terminating or ending a commitment, event, or arrangement.