rightly-cancelled
|right-ly-can-celled|
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/ˈraɪtli ˈkænsəld/
justifiably annulled
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rightly-cancelled' originates from the combination of 'rightly,' meaning 'in a correct or just manner,' and 'cancelled,' meaning 'annulled or revoked.'
Historical Evolution
'Rightly' comes from Old English 'rihtlice,' and 'cancelled' comes from Latin 'cancellare,' meaning 'to make void.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'rightly' meant 'in accordance with justice,' and 'cancelled' meant 'crossed out.' Over time, it evolved to mean 'correctly annulled.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
correctly or justifiably annulled or revoked.
The event was rightly-cancelled due to safety concerns.
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Last updated: 2025/05/31 19:04