ETYM Latin cancellatio: cf. French cancellation.
1. The act of cancelling; calling off some arrangement.
2. The act of revoking or annulling or making void.
ETYM From Reverse.
1. A change from one state to the opposite state.
2. A decision to reverse an earlier decision; SYN. change of mind, flip-flop, turnabout, turnaround.
3. A judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside.
4. Turning in an opposite direction or position; SYN. turn around.