Cancelability

/ˌkænsələˈbɪləti/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being able to be canceled, terminated, or reversed.

Etymology

From cancel (from Latin cancellus, lattice) plus -able (capable of) plus -ity (the quality of). A modern compound created for legal and administrative use.

Kelly Says

This modern word is everywhere in contracts and terms of service—its existence reflects our current obsession with whether we can undo or opt-out of agreements!

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