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- [ka-sey-shuh n, kuh-]
- /kæˈseɪ ʃən, kə-/
- /kæˈseɪʃn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ka-sey-shuh n, kuh-]
- /kæˈseɪ ʃən, kə-/
Definitions of cassation word
- noun cassation (esp in France) annulment, as of a judicial decision by a higher court 3
- noun cassation abrogation or annulment, as of a court decision, by a higher court 3
- noun cassation annulment; cancellation; reversal. 1
- noun cassation Music. an 18th-century instrumental suite for outdoor performance, similar to the divertimento and the serenade. 1
- noun cassation An informal instrumental composition of the 18th century, similar to a divertimento and originally often for outdoor performance. 1
- noun cassation The abrogation of a law by a higher authority; annulment. 0
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Origin of cassation
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English cassacio(u)n < Medieval Latin cassātiōn- (stem of cassātiō), equivalent to Late Latin cassāt(us) past participle of cassāre to annul (cass- variant of Latin quass- (see quash) + -ātus -ate1) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Cassation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cassation popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
cassation usage trend in Literature
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